The European Commission is set to provisionally apply the Mercosur trade deal from May 1, covering Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, despite a judicial review by the European Parliament. The deal aims to liberalize trade between the EU and Mercosur countries, creating a free-trade area for over 700 million people. While EU farmers oppose the deal due to fears of unfair competition, supporters like Germany and Spain push for faster market access amid geopolitical tensions. Provisional application will remove tariffs on certain products and establish predictable trade rules. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)