By a narrow majority, the European Parliament has referred the EU-Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now calling for its provisional application. Bernd Lange believes that there would be a majority for this in Parliament.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Brazilian President Lula after the signing of the Mercosur agreement. (European Union, 2026)
Last updated: 22. January 2026
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