EU diplomats want the signing of an FTA with the Mercosur states to be seen as proof that the European Union has recognized the signs of the times and is capable of acting strategically. However, the decision comes at a political price for the bloc.
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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Brazil’s President Lula da Silva: EU-South American relations take a big step forward. (EU-Kommission)
Last updated: 12. January 2026
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