Critics of the Mercosur agreement have recently been able to extract a number of commitments for agriculture from the European Commission. However, in practice not all of them are likely to make a big difference.
By Julia Dahm
Following further commitments by the European Commission, a majority in the Council for the agreement is now within reach. However, there is still a need for clarification on one point.
By Julia Dahm
Shortly before the Council decision on the EU-Mercosur agreement, Commission President von der Leyen approaches critics with proposals for minor changes to the agricultural budget.
By Julia Dahm
France is planning to impose import bans on agricultural products with residues of outlawed pesticides. The country has repeatedly called for this approach with reference to the Mercosur trade agreement.
By Julia Dahm
EU agriculture ministers and representatives of the European Commission are holding an unscheduled meeting this week for talks on the most recent farmers’ protests. The EU-Mercosur agreement is set to be a key issue.
By Julia Dahm
The Italian President prevails – the planned signing of the Mercosur agreement has been postponed until January.
By Till Hoppe and Julia Dahm
The European Parliament has approved a stricter version of the safeguard clauses for the Mercosur agreement. The signing of the agreement on Saturday remains an ambitious but potentially achievable deadline.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The Commission wants to sign a free trade agreement with Mercosur countries next Saturday. So far, there is no qualified majority in the Council and Parliament could still put a spanner in the works.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Trade Committee has voted in favor of protective measures as part of the Mercosur deal, but wants to tighten them up. This is in response to criticism from agricultural politicians.
By Julia Dahm
The EPP abandoned its attempt at short notice to fast-track the Mercosur safeguard clauses through Parliament. Some member states are waiting for their adoption before committing to a position on the Mercosur agreement.
By Julia Dahm and János Allenbach-Ammann
