After 26 years of negotiations marked by numerous setbacks that jeopardized its success, representatives from the Mercosur countries and the European Commission formalized the EU-Mercosur trade agreement during a ceremony held in Asunción, Paraguay, on Saturday. The agreement establishes the largest free-trade area globally, encompassing over 715 million individuals. Regional leaders on both sides of … Read more
The European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur are poised to finalize an agreement on Saturday, culminating over 25 years of negotiations, aimed at establishing one of the largest free trade areas globally. Despite opposition from European farmers concerned about their financial interests, an agreement reached in Brussels last week is poised to be … Read more
President Javier Milei is set to journey to Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, for the signing of the free-trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union this Saturday, as reported by government sources. The European Union granted approval on January 9 for the long-anticipated trade agreement with the South American bloc, despite significant opposition spearheaded … Read more
The comprehensive trade agreement forged between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur is set to be formalized on January 17 in Paraguay, as announced by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno on Friday. “We will sign… the most ambitious agreement between our two blocs on January 17 in Paraguay,” Quirno stated, describing it … Read more
On Friday, representatives of the European Union’s member states convened in Brussels and cast their votes in favor of a free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, which comprises Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. A significant number of the EU’s 27 member states approved the agreement following 26 years of negotiations. This sets the stage … Read more
The European Union on Monday expressed optimism about finalizing a long-stalled trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur “soon,” indicating advancements toward endorsement by the member states of the bloc. Diplomats have indicated that the EU is targeting a signature on January 12, following the disappointment of December’s anticipated agreement, which was thwarted by … Read more