
Montevideo – Germany is strongly advocating for the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the EU and five Mercosur countries in Latin America, despite concerns from France and Poland.
This trade agreement, involving Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, along with Bolivia, has been under negotiation for 25 years, and its framework was established back in 2019. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has urged the European Commission to finalize the agreement politically, stating that “this is probably the last chance to do so.”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is a firm proponent of the deal and aims to finalize it “by the end of the year.” He emphasized that if France opposes the agreement, it should not have the final say, as “the European Commission is the one that decides,” he declared at the end of November.
On the other hand, Paris maintains a strong opposition to any agreement “under current conditions,” asserting that it fails to ensure “fair competition for our farmers,” as stated by Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard on December 4, 2024.













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