Ursula von der Leyen & Mercosur

Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, provisionally enacted the trade deal, sidestepping the EU Parliament, and expressed optimism about its benefits for EU businesses, consumers, and farmers.

Mercosur: Mercosur entered into a provisional trade deal with the European Union, which is expected to boost its exports, particularly in agribusiness, and create a large trans-Atlantic market. This agreement is seen as a response to unilateral tariffs and a reaffirmation of multilateralism.

Mercosur: Mercosur is the other key party in the EU-Mercosur deal, which is the subject of protests and political debate regarding its potential impact on European agriculture.