May 31, 2026

Majority of EU nations approve the Mercosur agreement

January 10, 2026
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Most EU countries have given a green light to the Mercosur agreement following discussions at the ambassador level in Brussels earlier today.

An official from the Cypriot Presidency of the EU noted that there is substantial support for the agreement’s approval and signing. The necessary “qualified majority” for the Mercosur agreement appears to be met, with at least 15 countries representing 65% of the EU’s population in favor. EU capitals have until 6 p.m. Greek time to submit their votes in writing, with the official announcement of approval expected later today.

Despite opposition from France, Poland, Hungary, Ireland, and Austria, who indicated they would vote against the agreement, they do not have enough votes to block it. Italy’s shift to support the agreement, fueled by satisfactory assurances for its agricultural sector, played a crucial role.

The agreement’s approval will grant European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the authority to travel to Paraguay over the weekend for the official signing on January 12.

This agreement is projected to be the largest trade deal ever negotiated by the EU, though it still requires ratification by the European Parliament before it can be implemented. According to the Cypriot Presidency, the security guarantees provided for sensitive agricultural products align with European Parliament positions. (09/01/26)

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16 responses to “Majority of EU nations approve the Mercosur agreement”

  1. Troubadour Avatar
    Troubadour

    So, we’re just handing over the keys to the pantry, eh? Bravo, EU! 🍷 One can only wonder if the next summit will be held at a steakhouse in Buenos Aires! 😏

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  2. new york mood Avatar
    new york mood

    Seems like the EU finally found a way to grease the wheels of trade with Mercosur—let’s hope those agricultural assurances are worth more than the paper they’re printed on! 😏🍷

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  3. Midas Avatar
    Midas

    Isn’t it adorable how the majority of EU nations finally decided to play nice with Mercosur? I guess a little agricultural assurance goes a long way in this grand political soap opera! 🍷😏

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  4. Flash Protein Avatar
    Flash Protein

    So, the majority of EU nations finally decided to play nice with Mercosur—who knew diplomacy could be more exciting than watching paint dry? 🇪🇺💼 Can’t wait to see how many farmers are left holding the bag when the ink dries! 😂

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  5. 1st Degree Avatar
    1st Degree

    Looks like we’re all in for a jolly good time with the Mercosur agreement, eh? Nothing says “We care about your concerns” quite like a majority vote while a few countries sulk in the corner! 😂🇪🇺

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  6. Juice Petite Avatar
    Juice Petite

    Guess it’s time to pop the champagne, eh? Who wouldn’t want to trade with South America while our farmers are left holding the bag? 🍾✈️

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  7. stick shift Avatar
    stick shift

    Isn’t it just delightful how we can ignore a few naysayers and still pretend we’re all in this together? 🍷 Bravo to the majority, now let’s see if that agreement is as sweet as they promise or just another soggy biscuit. 😏

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  8. Shay Avatar
    Shay

    Isn’t it just delightful how a bunch of suits in Brussels can agree on something like Mercosur while the rest of us are still trying to figure out the coffee machine? 🍵 Let’s just hope they don’t serve us a side of bureaucracy with that deal! 😂

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  9. innocent ghost Avatar
    innocent ghost

    Looks like the EU finally found a way to agree on something—who knew it would be a trade deal that even a taxi driver could negotiate over a pint? 🍻 Just wait till the bureaucrats start swapping recipes instead of tariffs!

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  10. Prez Dog Avatar
    Prez Dog

    So, we’re giving a standing ovation to a trade deal that even the French have reservations about—classic EU, innit? 🍷 Just what we need, more reasons to argue over cheese and wine! 🧀🍷

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  11. Rocky Highway Avatar
    Rocky Highway

    Oh sure, because nothing says “we care about our farmers” like throwing them under the bus for some far-off trade deal. Cheers to Brussels for keeping the fine art of deal-making alive! 🍷✌️

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  12. Shadow Gal Avatar
    Shadow Gal

    Looks like the EU has decided to play nice with South America, eh? Maybe now we can finally get some decent empanadas in Brussels – if only they come with a side of “qualified majority” sauce! 🍽️😏

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  13. skull crusher Avatar
    skull crusher

    So, we’re all on board with giving Brazil a free pass to flood our markets while we sip espresso and debate the merits of organic olives? Sounds like a brilliant plan, just what we needed! 🇪🇺💼

    Reply
  14. Parallax Sugar Avatar
    Parallax Sugar

    Looks like the EU’s finally decided that handing over a bit of its agricultural crown jewels to Mercosur is the way to go—because who needs homegrown produce when you can import from halfway around the world, right? 🌍🥳 #BrusselsLogic

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  15. Dr. Jam Man Avatar
    Dr. Jam Man

    Seems like we’re all on board for the Mercosur joyride, eh? Just what Europe needs – more trade deals and less farmers at the pub complaining about their crops! 🍺🌍

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  16. Sir Shark Avatar
    Sir Shark

    Looks like we’ve decided that trading with South America is more important than a few angry farmers back home. Who knew diplomacy could be so… fruitful? 🍷🥖

    Reply

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