Tag: EU-Mercosur

Tuesday, November 28th 2023 - 10:56 UTC
Mercosur-EU deal said to be almost done

European Commission Vice President for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis said on Monday that the European Union (EU)-Mercosur trade deal was ready “for the final political push” after technical negotiations were completed.
Monday, November 20th 2023 - 15:29 UTC
EU promises a Milei government cooperation and hopes for a quick ratification of the Mercosur/EU trade deal

European Union officials on Monday congratulated liberal economist Javier Milei on his Sunday windfall election as Argentina's president, with European Council president Charles Michel describing Buenos Aires as a “close partner” and hoping the EU/Mercosur trade deal will be finally ratified.
Monday, October 30th 2023 - 21:20 UTC
EU/Mercosur trade agreement expected to be signed next semester, with Belgium presiding EU Council

Spain's acting Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, Hector Gomez has anticipated that during this semester, in the framework of Spain's presidency of the European Union Council, some of the “main differences” in negotiations for the trade agreement with Mercosur are expected to be “closed”, but foundations will be solidly established, which means the signature of the accord will be delayed until the next semester
Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 09:48 UTC
Mercosur's future at stake in Argentina's elections, Brazilian minister says

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said in New York that he believed the future of Mercosur hinged on the outcome of this year's presidential elections in Argentina, Agencia Brasil reported. He also denounced France's attempt to delay the Mercosur-EU trade agreement from becoming effective.
Thursday, September 14th 2023 - 12:00 UTC
Lula puts a deadline for the Mercosur/EU trade agreement: second half of 2023

Brazil wants to finally sign the pending trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, however, the deal must take place on “equal terms” and negotiations will be halted if they don't progress this semester. The statement was from President Lula da Silva at the end of the G20 summit in India.
Saturday, September 9th 2023 - 23:08 UTC
Confusion in Brazilian diplomacy on a long awaited reply to EU on the trade agreement

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said this week that Mercosur had sent the European Union their position on a European addendum to their long-awaited trade agreement. However, despite the announcement it was revealed that Uruguay and Paraguay have yet to present their positions in writing, diplomatic sources said in both countries.
Friday, August 11th 2023 - 11:48 UTC
“EU approach on trade accord with Mercosur is simply unacceptable,” Paraguayan President elect Peña

Paraguay President-elect Santiago Peña has said that Mercosur and the European Union should put on hold talks over a free trade agreement since the current environmental demands from the EU are “unacceptable.”
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Argentine President in favor of fair and equitable trade

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Monday said at the European Council headquarters before the plenum of the EU-Celac Summit in Brussels that “Our regions must promote fair and equitable trade based on mutual respect.” He also underlined the importance of working together. It is the first meeting between the two blocs since 2015.
Tuesday, July 4th 2023 - 10:42 UTC
Argentina's FM insists “asymmetries” make EU deal untenable

Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Monday stressed that the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) is hindered by what he called the “asymmetries” between the two blocs.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Mercosur summit ready to kick off at Puerto Iguazu

Presidents of all four Mercosur members (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay) will convene Monday in Puerto Iguazu in the Argentine northeastern province of Misiones for the 62nd bloc summit, also attended by dignitaries of the bloc's associate members.