The EU-Mercosur trade agreement from December 2024 is ready for ratification but is currently suspended. Legal reviews and translations are complete, but delays are attributed to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, possibly to avoid complicating US talks or awaiting discussions with Macron. The agreement faces resistance from member states like France, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands, primarily due to concerns in the agricultural sector about competition from Latin American products. Macron advocates for safeguard clauses to protect key agricultural markets. The potential for France to block the agreement remains uncertain, requiring support from four member states. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)