EU-Mercosur deal pushed forward as “necessity” despite environment concerns

Published 16:19 on December 6, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:19 on December 6, 2024  / and /  Americas, EMEA, South & Central

The European Union and the Mercosur group of South American countries concluded a long-awaited trade deal on Friday, calling it a "political necessity" and "historic milestone" despite environmental concerns and opposition from seven EU countries, including France.
The European Union and the Mercosur group of South American countries concluded a long-awaited trade deal on Friday, calling it a "political necessity" and "historic milestone" despite environmental concerns and opposition from seven EU countries, including France.


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