EU ensures trade agreements with Mercosur despite resistance - what now?

EU ensures trade agreements with Mercosur despite resistance - what now?

Montevideo, Uruguay - The EU Commission has taken an important step today towards a free trade zone with the South American alliance Mercosur. Despite massive concerns from countries such as France, Italy and Poland, a “political principle” could be achieved. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the success after a final meeting with the leaders of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguays and Paraguays in Montevideo. According to information from krone.at , this agreement is done despite increasing protests and internal criticism within the EU and especially in Austria.

Austria's minister forced to speak against the agreement by a decision of 2019. The resistance comes not only from the ÖVP, but also from the SPÖ, FPÖ, Greens and environmental organizations. This decision could have far -reaching effects on agriculture and the environment, as concerns about sustainability and competitiveness remain unspoken. At the same time, Union faction peaks in Warsaw struggle to strengthen cooperation with France and Poland, which includes the demands for improved express train connections and more language lessons in schools. In a paper that is available to the ARD capital studio, this initiative is referred to as the "Weimar triangle of the regions", as was already launched in the 1990s by the outdoor ministers, reports .