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Emmanuel Macron reiterates that the EU-Mercosur agreement is "unacceptable as it stands"

Published Dec 5, 2024

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The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, is under pressure to finalize the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement despite opposition from France during a summit in Uruguay. The agreement, which aims to eliminate most customs duties, has concerns from France regarding its environmental impact and potential harm to European farmers. The proposal, which has been under discussion since 1999, seeks to create a market of over 700 million consumers, sparking strong disagreement among European politicians like Jordan Bardella and Manuel Bompard, who have publicly expressed their opposition to the agreement.
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"We will continue to tirelessly defend our agricultural sovereignty," added the French presidency in a message published on X, while Ms von der Leyen has just arrived in Montevideo (Uruguay) for a key summit, where she could finalize this agreement despite strong opposition from France. "Landing in Latin America. The finish line of the EU-Mercosur agreement is in sight. Let's work together, let's cross it," wrote the Commission President on the same network on Thursday, announcing her participation in the summit of Mercosur countries. This free trade agreement has been denounced by France, which is concerned about its impact on the environment and European farmers. Ms von der Leyen also announced that she would participate on Saturday in the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where around fifty heads of state and government are expected, including the President-elect of the United States Donald Trump. She will therefore also meet Emmanuel Macron there. The ...
Source: TerreNet
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