On Wednesday, Brazil’s Senate ratified an agreement between the Mercosur bloc and the European Union, establishing one of the largest free trade areas globally. The agreement encompasses the four founding members of the South American trade bloc and has received ratification from both Argentina and Uruguay. Paraguay’s parliament remains tasked with granting its approval. The … Read more
The European Union is set to provisionally implement its trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc of South American nations, despite apprehensions expressed by certain legislators who have referred the agreement to the union’s highest judicial authority for evaluation. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, defended the decision, “gives Europe a strategic first … Read more
On Thursday, the Argentine Senate granted final approval to the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union. The final tally indicated substantial backing, with 69 votes cast in favor, 3 opposed, and 3 abstentions recorded. Argentina has now become the second nation to ratify the agreement, following Uruguay’s approval of the identical initiative just … Read more
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
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
The Mercosur-EU trade agreement is on the verge of realization after more than 25 years of negotiations, having received the endorsement of a majority of European Union member states. The agreement, set to be finalized on Monday and subsequently requiring approval from the European Parliament to take effect, is poised to play a crucial role … Read more