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European Parliament freezes ratification of EU-Mercosur trade deal

Published 15:32 on January 21, 2026 / Last updated at 15:32 on January 21, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to suspend the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement until the European Court of Justice (ECJ) assess its conformity with EU treaties, a process that usually takes 16-18 months.
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to suspend the ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement until the European Court of Justice (ECJ) assess its conformity with EU treaties, a process that usually takes 16-18 months.


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