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EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement finally becomes a reality – provisional application begins tomorrow
Tomorrow, 1 May 2026, the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement will begin, marking a major step forward for Europe’s agenda of competitiveness, resilience, and diversif...
EU-Mercosur: BusinessEurope urges provisional application following Argentina and Uruguay’s ratification
Yesterday, Argentina and Uruguay announced the ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), marking an inflection point in the deal’s history....
EU-Mercosur – BusinessEurope shocked by the collective lack of responsibility
Today, the plenary of the European Parliament has voted in favour of a motion referring the ratification of the crucial EU-Mercosur agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
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EU-Mercosur – BusinessEurope welcomes the approval of a landmark agreement
Today’s decision approving the EU-Mercosur agreement marks a major milestone in affirming the European Union’s economic competitiveness and strategic autonomy. BusinessEurope hails this developmen...
EU-Mercosur postponement is bad news for business
The decision to postpone the signature of the landmark agreement is bad news for business. BusinessEurope believes that the benefits offered by the agreement are unequivocal. The agreement is a centra...
Mercosur and Mexico: It is more crucial than ever to bring these deals home now
Today, the European Commission has transmitted the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the Council – an important first step towards ratification. In this context, BusinessEurope is releasing a new publi...
EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement – Now is the time
Foreword
European industry – from textiles to ceramics, from automotive to services – has one, unified message: the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is essential. In an era marked by profound geopolit...
Bilateral relations
Political conclusion of EU-Mercosur agreement is a good start to the new institutional cycle
6 December 2024 - After years of challenging negotiations, the EU and Mercosur have reached a landmark political agreement—a significant step forward for companies and consumers on both sides of th...
Bilateral relations
EU-Mercosur agreement: time to get it done
3 December 2024 - This week will be critical for the EU-Mercosur agreement as negotiations are approaching the endgame, with a possible political conclusion later in the week at the Mercosur Summ...
Bilateral relations
Africa and the Caribbean
New Trade Deals show EU’s commitment to Africa and Latin America
29 February 2024 - Today, the European Parliament has given its consent to the ratification of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement and to the Advanced Framework Agreement and an Interim...
Bilateral relations
EU-CELAC Summit: EU needs to show real commitment to strengthen economic ties with the region
BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson will speak at the Business Roundtable on 17 July
14 July 2023 - Ahead of the EU-CELAC Summit on 17-18 July 2023, BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson outl...
Bilateral relations
The EU-Mercosur Association Agreement – Joint business statement
Why the EU-Mercosur FTA should be adopted - Infographic...
Bilateral relations
The European Union-Mercosur trade agreement: a cornerstone to foster sustainable development and economic growth – Business statement
BusinessEurope, the Confederation of Portuguese Business (CIP) and the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI), with the support of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European...
Bilateral relations
Business confederations call for ratification of the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur
In a joint statement, the confederations of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay and BusinessEurope reiterate their full support for the completion of the agreement between the two trade blocs. ...
Bilateral relations
Strengthening economic relations between EU and Mercosur countries – Declaration from business confederations of Mercosur and Europe
The business confederations of Mercosur and BusinessEurope gather today to reiterate their full support to the EU-Mercosur Agreement and their commitment to work together with public authorities in th...