EU Moves Toward Finalizing Mercosur Trade Agreement
TL;DR
Italy is expected to support the EU-Mercosur free-trade agreement in a vote on January 9, 2026, paving the way for the EU to sign the deal with South American countries, which would create a large market, reduce tariffs, and enhance Europe's global economic influence, despite opposition from France and concerns over agricultural protections.
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- Italy Plans to Back Mercosur, Paving Way for EU Trade Deal Bloomberg.com
- Brussels lines up farm funding concessions to get Mercosur deal over the line politico.eu
- EU agriculture ministers to hold crucial talks ahead of Mercosur vote Euronews.com
- EU diplomats to vote Friday on EU-Mercosur trade deal after December delay MLex
- EU on track for signing of Mercosur trade deal soon, spokesperson says Reuters
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