EU‑Mercosur trade deal partially takes effect as political debate continues
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:14 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
Politico Europe states that key provisions of the EU‑Mercosur free‑trade agreement entered into force on Friday, creating a market for 720 million people, but the deal remains contested in EU political circles. The article mentions the decades‑long negotiation and ongoing resistance among some member states.
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