European Union: why the agreement with Mercosur raises so many fears

For five years, Belgian and European farmers have believed that the free trade agreement between the European Union and five South American countries will cause the death of their livestock. Others see economic opportunities.


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Frédéric Delepierre


Journalist at the Planet pole

By Frédéric Delepierre

Published on 11/19/2024 at 4:23 p.m.
Reading time: 2 min


Lhe free trade treaty called Mercosur, for “mercado común del sur”, or common market of the South, will have animated the discussions at the G20 meeting in Brazil. It has long aroused concern and anger among Belgian and European farmers. Will it be signed, or not? Will it simply be rejected, or will it be subject to proposed amendments?



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