France opposes the European Commission's plan to fast-track trade agreements by using only English during negotiations, bypassing translations into the EU's 24 official languages. This move aims to expedite the ratification process, particularly for the EU–Mercosur trade deal, which has faced delays. Trade chief Maroš Šefčovič emphasized the economic losses incurred due to these delays and suggested that English could be the primary language for ratification. However, France insists on the importance of using all EU languages, highlighting the legal and democratic implications of such a shift. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)