They postpone the signing of the agreement with Mercosur.

The European Commission announced that it will postpone the signing of the trade agreement with Mercosur until next year, after Meloni requested more time. No date has been set yet. Supporters hope that the deal will not be further derailed. After tense negotiations between the 27 member states, the President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday postponed the signing of the controversial agreement with Mercosur to January, upsetting its supporters Germany and Spain. "This deal is crucial for Europe – economically, diplomatically, and geopolitically. It opens up new trade and economic opportunities for all our member states. With additional checks and safeguards we have built all the necessary protections for our farmers and consumers. In a year dominated by news of rising tariffs and new trade restrictions, the positive impact of this pact is significant – not just for our two regions, but for the global economy," said Ursula von der Leyen. The trade agreement ...