By Oscar Pandiello ( September 11, 2025, 08:08 GMT | Comment) -- The EU-Mercosur trade deal is closer than ever to adoption after 25 years of talks, as global trade tensions make opening new markets look very attractive. France and Italy are softening opposition thanks to fresh farm safeguards, and some EU governments may now abstain in voting instead of blocking. The European Parliament remains a hurdle, with far-left and far-right groups opposed and national delegations under pressure. For the European Commission, though, momentum is at its peak.The EU is closer than ever to clinching its long-debated Mercosur trade deal, with a final text circulated to EU countries and lawmakers for approval....
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