The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, aims to present its proposal on a free-trade agreement with Mercosur to members before the end of the summer. The EU and the four founding members of Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) announced four months ago that negotiations over the trade agreement had finished. Despite the December 2024 announcement, the issue continues to generate controversy within the EU. France, in particular, is standing firm with its opposition to the deal.
April 10, 2025
SOURCE: BUENOS AIRES TIMES
EU offers timeline for final Mercosur deal proposal