Tag: Mercosur
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Irish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
Protests erupt as EU-Mercosur trade deal advances Thousands of Irish farmers have taken to the roads in a show of anger and concern over the European Union’s recent decision to approve the EU-Mercosur trade pact. The deal, which would deepen trade ties between the EU and the South American Mercosur bloc, has been controversial in…
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Italy hardens Mercosur stance as EU deal edges closer amid farmer protests and government tensions
Italy Tightens Demands on Mercosur, as EU Deal Nears Final Stages Italy has stepped up its demands for stronger safeguards in the long-delayed Mercosur trade agreement, even as European Union negotiators insist the deal is moving closer to completion. The shift signals growing unease among EU member states about environmental and agricultural protections, and it…
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Italy Tightens Mercosur Stance as EU Trade Deal Nears
Italy Tightens Mercosur Stance as EU Trade Deal Nears Italy has sharpened its demands in the long‑running Mercosur trade talks, insisting on stronger safeguards for food standards, environmental protections, and European farmers. The move comes at a moment when European Union officials say the EU–Mercosur agreement is edging closer to finalisation, despite political turbulence at…
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Italy Tightens Demands on Mercosur as EU Deal Nears Completion and Domestic Tensions Rise
Italy Tightens safeguards as Mercosur talks advance Italy has stepped up its demands for safeguards in the long‑stalled Mercosur trade agreement, arguing that strong climate, environmental, and social protections are essential before the pact can proceed. Brussels and Madrid have signaled that the deal is edging closer to completion, but Rome’s insistence on binding commitments…