Europe News French blockade looms over EU plan to speed up trade deals in English Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead. 07/03/2026
Europe News Von der Leyen to implement Mercosur deal despite MEPs' legal challenge Commission President Ursula von der Leyen moved Friday to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, defying a judicial review launched by MEPs that had halted the ratification process. 27/02/2026
Brussels, My Love? From Brazil to Brussels: What's the beef with the Mercosur trade deal? What are the pros and cons of the EU-Mercosur trade deal? Which EU leader would you choose for a Valentines dinner date? The questions we answer on this episode of "Brussels, my love?' the podcast. 13/02/2026
The Europe Conversation EU-Mercosur deal 'must be applied without delay' - Paraguay president In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake". 03/02/2026
Europe News 'It's better for Poland to stay with the złoty,' Polish FM says Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration. 28/01/2026
The Cube Will the Mercosur agreement really bring 'toxic' food to our plates? From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how true is this? 28/01/2026
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: EU searches for a way forward over 5 hour dinner Donald Trump dropped his threat of imposing tariffs on some European countries, but should the EU let its guard down? 23/01/2026
Europe News Von der Leyen backed by Parliament in confidence vote A vote of no confidence tabled against Ursula von der Leyen by far-right group Patriots for Europe was defeated in the European Parliament by a large majority. 22/01/2026
Europe News EU-Mercosur trade deal referred to Court of Justice After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict. 21/01/2026
No Comment Thousands of farmers protest EU, Mercosur trade deal ahead of vote Hundreds of farmers protested at the European Parliament in Strasbourg against the EU–Mercosur trade deal, fearing it will undercut local production. 20/01/2026
Europe News EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it. 18/01/2026
No Comment EU and Mercosur sign major trade deal in Asuncion EU and Mercosur officials signed a major trade agreement in Paraguay’s capital Asuncion, concluding negotiations that began more than 25 years ago. 17/01/2026
Europe News EU seals contentious trade deal with Mercosur countries After 25 years of talks, the EU signed the EU-Mercosur trade deal on Saturday, creating a 700 million-person free-trade area. Ratification is still pending, however, with the European Parliament set for a heated debate. 17/01/2026
Argentina Argentine farmers look forward to the EU and Mercosur agreement EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America. Argentine exporters say they’ll save tens of millions yearly as a 20% EU meat-import tariff is immediately removed. 16/01/2026
Europe News How the European Parliament can still block the Mercosur deal The EU-Mercosur trade agreement cannot be implemented without the approval of MEPs, who are set to vote next week on a legal challenge against it. 15/01/2026
No Comment Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch. 14/01/2026