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"Mercosur Agreement is Complex," Says Makis Antoniadis

Published January 15, 2026, 08:01
"Mercosur Agreement is Complex," Says Makis Antoniadis

The Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture, Makis Antoniadis, described the Mercosur agreement as complex, explaining that it includes a political and a commercial agreement, with an emphasis on agricultural products. He acknowledged the concerns of European farmers about potential impacts, but stressed that Cyprus has raised its concerns through a special committee. The EU has introduced 7 clauses to mitigate these concerns, and the discussion will continue in Brussels, with a possible debate in the European Parliament. Mr. Antoniadis assured that products from third countries are checked for compliance with European standards, while 350 PDO products are protected by the agreement.