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News | Mercosur

January 23rd, 2026

Mercosur: Costa calls for provisional application of the trade agreement

The Commission can provisionally apply the Mercosur agreement as soon as at least one Mercosur state ratifies it.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | European policy

January 23rd, 2026

German–Italian government consultations: Why Merz prefers Meloni to Macron

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz often seeks to close ranks with Italy’s head of government Giorgia Meloni, including on defense policy. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius will meet his Italian counterpart on Friday.

By Till Hoppe, Almut Siefert and Wilhelmine Stenglin

Feature | European policy

January 22nd, 2026

European Council: Why Merz prefers Meloni to Macron

Whether in response to Trump, the Mercosur agreement or the ban on combustion engines: The German chancellor often seeks to close ranks with Italy’s prime minister. His relationship with the French president, on the other hand, has cooled

By Till Hoppe and Almut Siefert

Talk of the Town | Mercosur

January 22nd, 2026

Mercosur: Why provisional application is now being discussed

By a narrow majority, the European Parliament has referred the EU-Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now calling for its provisional application. Bernd Lange believes that there would be a majority for this in Parliament.

By Markus Grabitz and János Allenbach-Ammann

News | Mercosur

January 19th, 2026

Mercosur: Uncertainty about provisional application

The trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states has been signed. However, there is disagreement over how soon provisional application can take effect.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Feature | Mercosur

January 16th, 2026

Mercosur: Agreement could soon be implemented despite slim parliamentary majorities

When Parliament votes next week on delaying Mercosur ratification, every vote will count. Nevertheless, the agreement could soon be provisionally implemented.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | Farmer protests

January 14th, 2026

Protesting farmers: French and European associations are mobilizing once again

French and EU farmers’ associations are once again planning protests against the Mercosur agreement. The German Farmers’ Association is taking a different approach.

By Julia Dahm

Opinion | Circular economy

January 14th, 2026

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Geopolitics over Circularity?

The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur fails to systematically integrate circular economy principles. Yet this is precisely what the new geopolitical reality requires. The EU’s planned Circular Economy Act could also suffer as a result.

By Tom Voege

News | Free trade agreement

January 13th, 2026

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.

By Alexandra Endres

Talk of the Town | Mercosur

January 12th, 2026

Mercosur: Europe’s answer to the 'Donroe' doctrine

EU diplomats want the signing of an FTA with the Mercosur states to be seen as proof that the European Union has recognized the signs of the times and is capable of acting strategically. However, the decision comes at a political price for the bloc.

By János Allenbach-Ammann