Mercosur Deal is a Much-needed Win for the EU
January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 12 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary by Ian Hernandez and Varg Folkman:
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The Mercosur deal is a much-needed win for the EU
Last Friday, EU leaders passed the EU-Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of negotiation. With US President Donald Trump bearing down on Europe, this represents an unmitigated win for EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Europe's geopolitical position.
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The Mercosur deal is a much-needed win for the EU
Last Friday, EU leaders passed the EU-Mercosur trade deal after 25 years of negotiation. With US President Donald Trump bearing down on Europe, this represents an unmitigated win for EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Europe's geopolitical position.