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Majority of EU countries endorse trade deal with Mercosur in key vote

By Oscar Pandiello ( January 9, 2026, 11:41 GMT | Insight) -- A majority of EU countries have backed the EU-Mercosur trade deal in a key vote by EU ambassadors, overcoming opposition from France, Poland, Hungary, Ireland and Austria. The approval clears the way for the signing ceremony between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Latin American leaders, and the final consent vote by EU lawmakers.A majority of EU countries have voted in favor of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, paving the way for the controversial deal to move a step closer to entering into force....

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