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EU-Mercosur: What the agreement means for climate action

More agricultural and automotive trade could lead to higher emissions, several NGOs are warning just prior to the signing of the agreement between Mercosur and the EU. The German Ministry of the Environment points to clauses in the agreement on protecting the climate and the forests.

Alexandra Endres
13. January 2026
Critics fear that the EU-Mercosur agreement could lead to more ICE cars being exported to South America – and damaging the climate. (picture alliance / Sven Simon | Frank Hoermann)

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Last updated: 13. January 2026

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