After decades of negotiations, the fate of the EU-Mercosur trade deal now teeters on a knife’s edge. France and Italy are pushing for stronger environmental and economic safeguards, challenging key terms and bringing final approval to a standstill
Germany and Spain are leading the charge to push the EU-Mercosur trade deal across the finish line, undeterred by strong opposition from France. At the same time, Azerbaijan is closely monitoring the evolving dynamics of EU trade partnerships