Is it all over for the EU-Mercosur free trade deal?
Despite two decades of negotiations, a free trade agreement between the EU and the South American economic bloc Mercosur has once again failed to be signed. Politicians are disappointed, NGOS relieved.
www.dw.comLula criticises French ‘protectionism’ in dispute over EU-Mercosur trade deal
Brazilian leader lashes out after Macron’s criticism of agreement adds to last-minute hitches to 20 years of talks
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The EU-Mercosur trade deal is in its final stage.
With a simple modification,
EU and Mercosur can obtain BOTH larger gains from trade AND more forest conservation!
“Trade and Trees” (AER:I) is compact, but @juliakane.bsky.social explains it all in plain English:
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Argentina’s outgoing government rejects EU-Mercosur trade deal, but incoming administration backs it
The Latin America country’s position goes against that of neighbor Brazil, which holds the presidency of Mercosur, and Spain, which holds the presidency of the EU
english.elpais.comEU: conditions to complete Mercosur trade deal not met yet
The conditions that would allow the EU to conclude a trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries have not been met, European Commission Executive Vice President Maros Sefcovic said on Wednesday, although talks continue.
www.reuters.comAfter stalling in the EU-MERCOSUR trade deal for 20 years, European leaders such as Macron call it an old-fashioned deal
They rail against free trade deals, including the NZ EU deal that will shortly become active. Meanwhile the French PM has said France will block EU Mercosur deal.
Hopes for a Mercosur-EU trade deal fade yet again as leaders meet in Brazil
Lula da Silva is an advocate of the agreement that has been in the works for two decades. His main partners so far have been Spain, which holds the presidency of the EU, and Germany
english.elpais.comEU trade chief cancels Brazil trip as prospects of Mercosur deal recede
Opposition from French president is latest setback to EU agreement with South American bloc
www.ft.comBrazil, Spain ‘ready’ to sign EU-Mercosur trade deal despite France’s opposition
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his readiness to seal a long-stalled trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur bloc during a meeting with Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Brasilia on Wednesday (6 March).
www.euractiv.com"7 reasons to stop the EU-Mercosur trade deal", so Friends of the Earth Europe. BDK2023
Friends of the Earth Europe has compiled 7 reasons why the EU-Mercosur is a harmful deal and why we must stop it now.
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Macron calls proposed EU-Mercosur trade pact ‘very bad deal’ lacking strong climate commitments
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Macron calls proposed EU-Mercosur trade pact ‘very bad deal’ lacking strong climate commitments by misana123
Macron calls proposed EU-Mercosur trade pact ‘very bad deal’ lacking strong climate commitmentsby misana123
www.europesays.comEU seeks post-election approval of Mercosur trade deal, says Brussels’ chief negotiator
The EU is preparing for swift approval of a long-stalled trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – post-June's European Parliament elections, according to Rupert Schlegelmilch, Brussels’ top negotiator.
www.euractiv.comMacron calls proposed EU-Mercosur trade pact ‘very bad deal’ lacking strong climate commitments
French president tells Brazil forum both parties need to be ‘much stronger’ on biodiversity and climate
www.theguardian.comCan the EU-Mercosur trade agreement be saved?
In 2019, the EU and Mercosur reached agreement on a trade deal, yet four years later, the deal remains unratified. Carlos Cruz Infante and Roland Benedikter examine the obstacles that continue to block progress toward ratification. The European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – have spent 23 years … Continued
blogs.lse.ac.ukMacron says Mercosur-EU deal is 'very bad' for both sides
French President Emmanuel Macron told Brazilian business leaders that a proposed trade deal between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc is outdated and needs to be reworked.
www.dw.comIn defence of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement
We recently welcomed Camila Villard Duran to eu!radio! She is a law professor at ESSCA School of Management, based in Angers, France. She spoke in defence of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
euradio.ideasoneurope.euAn EU trade agreement with Mercosur? The answer is still a no!
While negotiations for the EU-Mercosur agreement are currently taking place on a daily basis to speed up the conclusion of the additional protocol, more work needs to be done to match our commitments, writes a group of EU lawmakers.
www.euractiv.comEU and Mercosur trade bloc ramp up talks in bid to close deal in coming weeks
Negotiations over pact have dragged on for decades
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Harrison faces a difficult negotiation.
The free trade agreement between Borsetshire and the Mercosur bloc is running into problems over tariff levels for they turkeys.
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The EU-Mercosur deal is at odds with our climate objectives at COP28
It would be ununderstandable that the UE accept a trade deals like UE-Mercosur, a deal that will hurt our planet
We need partnerships respecting sustainability and social rights!
Sources have told EU Observer that the pending EU-Mercosur trade deal was the final 'nail in the coffin' of EU animal welfare plans
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The pending trade deal between the EU and Mercosur countries was the 'nail in the coffin' of European plans to improve farm animal welfare legislation — a move deemed as "ridiculous" given that prop...
euobserver.comFrench Senate rejects EU-Canada free trade deal
The French Senate has rejected by a large majority the trade agreement between the EU and Canada, provisionally in force since 2017, because of its potential impact on French livestock farming, signalling more difficulties for the final ratification of the agreement by the EU.
www.euractiv.comMacron open to new EU-Mercosur deal
On a three-day official visit in Brazil, Emmanuel Macron proposed building a "new agreement" between the EU and Mercosur, which his Foreign Minister imagines to be broader than just trade. Critics and supporters of the original deal are now awaiting further details.
www.euractiv.comThe EU-Mercosur deal spells trouble and puts European farmers at risk! Millions of farmers have taken to the streets all over Europe. Sign now to stop this deal and protect local farmers! #protests #Mercosur action.wemove.eu/sign/2019-08...
