Following ratification by Uruguay and Argentina, the EU has provisionally implemented the free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc. However, its provisional application has sparked controversial reactions in Europe.
02. March 2026
02. March 2026
After more than 25 years of negotiations, the European Union signed its agreement with the Mercosur countries in January in Asunción, Paraguay. (picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Bruna Prado)
Last updated: 02. March 2026
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