French farmers are mobilizing against the EU-Mercosur agreement and are receiving support from the entire political spectrum in the country. However, the search for allies in Europe is proving difficult for Paris.
By Claire Stam
On Sept. 5 and 6, the chief negotiators of the trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states will meet in the Brazilian capital. A breakthrough is not expected.
By Table.Briefings
The negotiations between the EU Commission and the four Mercosur states are well advanced, but Paris is unlikely to approve the free trade agreement. Berlin and Brussels are now discussing the possibility of outvoting France if necessary – but this would be politically explosive. In future, the EU could focus more on targeted partnerships that also involve investments in third countries.
By Table.Briefings
A legal opinion commissioned by Greenpeace criticizes: The planned trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur region violates climate laws and underestimates the consequences for deforestation and climate change.
By Lukas Bayer
She was JU Chairwoman and Minister of State in the Chancellery, today she leads the VDA: Hildegard Müller. In an interview with Stefan Braun and Horand Knaup, she criticizes Brussels' protectionism, warns of Europe's declining influence, and calls for an active trade policy.
By Stefan Braun
New hope for the Mercosur agreement: EU foreign affairs representative Josep Borrell suspects that Argentina is now ready for the free trade agreement after all.
By Redaktion Table
