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Recent economic data from the United States indicates a significant slowdown, with GDP growth in the final quarter of 2025 revised down to 0.7%, half of the initial 1.4% estimate, due to factors like tariffs and a government shutdown.
Brazil has officially ratified the EU-Mercosur trade deal, marking a significant step forward for the long-negotiated agreement.
The Belgian farmers' union Fugea has denounced the European Commission's decision to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur agreement, calling it a 'flagrant disregard for democratic processes and the concerns of European agriculture'.
Ursula von der Leyen's decision to unilaterally proceed with the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement has ignited a new conflict with Emmanuel Macron and sparked accusations of a 'democratic deficit' in Brussels.
The European Commission is moving forward with the provisional application of the trade agreement between the 27 EU states and Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia), concluding 25 years of negotiations.
The Argentine Senate has overwhelmingly approved the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
Uruguay has become the first country to ratify the EU-Mercosur agreement, following approval by its Senate and Chamber of Deputies. Brazil and Argentina are expected to follow suit soon.
The Romanian Senate is debating and voting on a simple no-confidence motion against the Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, who is accused of supporting the EU-Mercosur agreement, which critics say endangers Romanian agriculture.
The Czech Minister of Agriculture stated the country's position on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a 'yes, but,' highlighting the division within the EU regarding the deal's implications for creating the world's largest trade zone.
Brazil has become the third country, following Uruguay and Argentina, to ratify the Mercosur free trade agreement with the European Union.
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-Mercosur trade deal would take effect without waiting for a European Parliament vote, drawing criticism from France.
The provisional application of the Mercosur agreement has elicited varied responses within the EU, with Germany and the Greens welcoming the move, while French President Macron described it as a 'bad surprise'.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.
Argentina ratified the huge Mercosur trade agreement between the European Union and four South American countries.
Farmers in Portugal protested in front of the Assembly of the Republic, expressing opposition to the EU-Mercosur treaty and dissatisfaction with the government's response to recent bad weather.
Brazil has officially ratified the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, marking a significant step in international trade relations.
Brazil's Senate has ratified the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, completing the legislative process and creating one of the world's largest free trade zones.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU-Mercosur agreement will provisionally enter into force, even as it undergoes review by the Brazilian Senate and the Court of Justice.
The Spanish agricultural sector continues to oppose the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, arguing that it jeopardizes healthy and safe food production.
Uruguay and Argentina have ratified the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, becoming the first founding members of the South American bloc to complete parliamentary approval, with entry into force now dependent on Brussels.
Uruguay became the first country to ratify the European Union-Mercosur agreement after its parliament approved the deal, following Senate approval the previous day.
A question has been raised regarding honey adulteration and the influx of low-cost imported honey in Greece, which is creating unfair competition and raising concerns about the EU-Mercosur agreement.