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Mercosur: what the trade deal means
Phelim O'Neill
A quarter of a century has passed since the negotiations between the EU and Mercosur countries began, but the finishing line is in sight.
5 December 2024 News
Mercusor deal imminent as Von der Leyen lands in Uruguay
Ursula von der Leyen and her trade commissioner Maroš Šefcovic have flown to South America to conclude a trade summit over the controversial agreement.
5 December 2024 News
Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding
Adam Woods has the latest on increased pressure to get the Mercosur trade deal across the line this week.
IFA brings Mercosur concerns to Commission offices in Dublin
The IFA's president has written to the European Commission on traceability and market impact concerns relating to an EU-Mercosur free trade deal.
4 December 2024 News
Agriculture can't be sacrificed to boost European car manufacturing - Cowen
The Mercosur deal must not leave Irish farmers at a disadvantage, Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen has said.
3 December 2024 News
Guide: EU trade deal approval process
With the Mercosur trade deal making headlines, we look at how trade deals are approved in the EU.
29 November 2024 News
Concerns over ‘undemocratic’ split Mercosur deal
The ‘split’ process could bypass national parliaments, denying member states, like Ireland, a say in a trade deal with the South American countries.
28 November 2024 News
Editorial: Mercosur - the Italian king-maker deal?
After more than 20 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur are still trying to finalise a major trade agreement.
27 November 2024 Viewpoints
MEP abstains from Commission vote over Mercosur deal
Ciarán Mullooly chose not to vote on the leadership team that will guide EU policy for the next five years due to concerns about the lack of commitments and transparency regarding Mercocur.
27 November 2024 News
MEP calls on Commission to rule out ‘split’ Mercosur deal
Michael McNamara has written to Ursula von der Leyen expressing concerns if the trade component of the deal was to be separated from the other parts of the agreement with the South American countries.
27 November 2024 News
Commission ‘ignoring devastating impact’ of Brazilian beef - IFA
This is the message from IFA president Francie Gorman ahead of a series of high-level discussions he will be involved with in Brussels on Thursday about the Mercosur trade deal.
27 November 2024 News
French supermarket commits to not sell meat from Mercosur countries
Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard has said that the supermarket made the decision in response to farmer concerns about the impact the deal could have on their businesses.
23 November 2024 News