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EU-Mercosur free-trade deal 'not concluded,' says Macron

06-01-2025 16:38 French President Emmanuel Macron declares that the controversial free-trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is "not concluded."

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU reaches long-sought Mercosur deal despite French objections

06-12-2024 12:47 European Union and Mercosur bloc clinch trade deal despite objections of France, which will try to block process; Signing and ratification process could take as long as 18 months.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur deal ‘in sight,’ says top European official

05-12-2024 20:49 Chances of a sealed deal seemed slim at press time as leaders in France, Italy renew criticism.

Mercosur Trade Deal

EU chief lands in South America to close contentious Mercosur deal

05-12-2024 13:21 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen lands in Montevideo at the LXV Mercosur Summit, where the goal is to hopefully close the Mercosur Trade Deal. With France's President Macron expressing his distaste, and Brazil's President Lula in support, there is much to discuss this week.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU nears deal with Mercosur as Von Der Leyen heads to summit

05-12-2024 09:02 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen due in Uruguay to attend Mercosur summit.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Blocking and Bargaining: France and farmers fight EU-Mercosur trade deal

13-11-2024 15:35 The EU-Mercosur trade deal, which would create the world’s largest free trade zone, is nearing potential ratification after 25 years of negotiation, despite fierce opposition from France and European farmers.

EU-MERCOSUR AGREEMENT

President Milei talks Mercosur trade deal with EU's Ursula von der Leyen

25-09-2024 15:09 Argentina's head of state meets with President of the European Commission after his presentation at the UN General Assembly, with Ursula von der Leyen stressing "deep bonds and strong values."

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Macron asks EU’s Von der Leyen to stop Mercosur trade deal

30-01-2024 07:27 French President Emmanuel Macron asks European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen to end the current round of negotiations over free-trade deal between EU and Mercosur trade bloc.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU-Mercosur trade agreement postponed as Milei awaited

02-12-2023 15:03 Major trade deal between the European Union and Latin American economies now unlikely to be signed next week as hoped, as additional commitments will require Javier Milei's approval.

MERCOSUR BLOC

EU, South America near deal on elusive Mercosur trade pact

30-11-2023 12:51 European Union and Mercosur are closer than ever to concluding a major free-trade agreement more than two decades in the making, with leaders optimistic they can strike a deal next week.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula urges meeting of EU-Mercosur leaders over trade deal fate

11-09-2023 11:34 EU and the Mercosur countries have been in talks to try to clinch a trade accord for more than 20 years – Lula says it's not time to decide, once and for all.

EU-Latin America

EU salvages Latin American summit after tussle on Ukraine stance

18-07-2023 15:44 EU and Latin American leaders, except Nicaragua, reached a consensus on expressing concern about the war in Ukraine without naming Russia, signaling a potential shift in global dynamics.

Ukraine war

EU faces setback in Latin America as Ukraine conflict impacts influence

17-07-2023 18:49 EU's efforts to strengthen influence in Latin America face hurdles due to the Ukraine conflict

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Lula tells EU chief Brazil has 'concerns' over Mercosur trade deal

12-06-2023 19:06 Brazil President Lula says he has "concerns" over the European Union's efforts to add new environmental protections to a trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur.