Portuguese President wants EU-Mercosur deal ratified this year

Thursday, June 29th 2023 - 10:42 UTC

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Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said Wednesday it was essential that an agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) “be concluded as soon as possible,” Agencia Brasil reported. Rebelo made those remarks during a forum in Lisbon which was also attended by Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, who is also the South American country's Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services. Read full article

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Brasileiro
I believe that it would be better for Portugal to leave the European Union and establish free trade in the CPLP and South America.

But, I know that there are millions of Portuguese within the borders of the European Union and maybe this is an impediment for Portugal.

The decision rests with Portuguese sovereignty. Ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUd-_WkFd7I&list=FLmXPTu1f8AdGlizWNiASx2A&index=66
Jun 29th, 2023 - 11:38 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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elcabure
The joke lingers on... The European Union is by no means predisposed to sign the agreement despite circumstantial declarations of some of their leaders.
Jun 29th, 2023 - 03:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
And never will be, I presume.

Just as old age is the rest of life, so is Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Vrp2YujOQ&list=RDMM&index=14
Jun 29th, 2023 - 03:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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