Negotiations for the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union have advanced on the part of the Europeans and the ambassadors of the bloc’s member countries are expected to vote on the proposal this Friday (9). If the vote progresses, the final text could be signed next week.
This Thursday morning (8), French farmers protested in Paris and other French cities. Macron’s government is one of the opponents of the treaty. Demonstrations were recorded at the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and in front of the National Assembly.
Ireland has confirmed that it will vote against the agreement. The country’s government took the position, as it still considers the concessions made by the European Union to protect farmers to be insufficient. Now, there are four countries officially opposed to the agreement: Ireland, France, Poland and Hungary.
However, these nations do not represent the majority needed to veto the agreement negotiated almost 30 years ago. The support of Italy, the third most populous country in the European Union, is fundamental for the group. But the Italians once again assured this Wednesday (7) that they will vote positively.
