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Von der Leyen Advances Mercosur Despite European Parliament's 'Freeze'

Published February 27, 2026, 12:07
Von der Leyen Advances Mercosur Despite European Parliament's 'Freeze'

The European Commission, under Ursula von der Leyen, is proceeding with the provisional application of the Mercosur agreement, despite opposition from the European Parliament. This decision is based on the authorization received from the European Council, contingent on the agreement being ratified by at least one Mercosur country. Von der Leyen emphasized that the provisional application is, by its nature, temporary and that the final completion of the agreement requires the approval of the European Parliament. The Commission is committed to continuing cooperation with all EU institutions and member states for a smooth and transparent process.