67 h. ago Ireland broke promise to back Mercosur deal in return for nitrate derogation, leading German MEP claims

Ireland broke promise to back Mercosur deal in return for nitrate derogation, leading German MEP claims  The Irish Independent

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6 d. ago Here's how Irish MEPs voted on today's tight ballot on the EU

Today’s vote stalls ratification of the agreement until a top EU court can examine it in detail.

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6 d. ago EU lawmakers vote to launch legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said the right result was obtained after the European Parliament voted to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice.

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7 d. ago 'The only way to deal with Donald Trump is to stand up to him,' Irish MEP says

The only way to "deal with Donald Trump is to stand up to him" over his Greenland tariff threats, an Irish MEP has said

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1 week ago EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

The agreement, designed to lower tariffs and boost trade between the two regions, must now gain the consent of the European Parliament

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1 week ago EU plans audits of Brazilian beef supply chain as part of efforts to calm Mercosur opposition

The European Commission president is travelling to Paraguay to sign the deal.

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1 week ago Irish MEPs among group hoping to get Mercosur deal referred to top EU court

Thousands attended a rally in Athlone last Saturday to oppose the trade agreement.

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1 week ago Trump says anything less than US control of Greenland is ‘unacceptable’ ahead of talks

European Parliament weighs freezing trade deal over US president’s threats

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2 w. ago Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake

The 57-year-old far-right leader is seeking to overturn a March ruling that found her guilty of misusing European Parliament funds.

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2 w. ago 'People assume this is just about beef': Two Irish MEPs argue the pros and cons of Mercosur

Two Irish MEPs give us their arguments for and against the Mercosur-EU trade deal.

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2 w. ago Irish MEP says Mercosur deal 'disproportionately impact Irish farmers'

She said the vote by member states to approve Mercosur does not mark the end of the process, but rather the start of lobbying efforts ahead of a critical vote in the European Parliament.

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2 w. ago Irish MEPs to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote

Backlash from farmers after majority of EU states approve landmark trade agreement

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2 w. ago Ireland to oppose Mercosur deal in final European Parliament ratification vote

Backlash from farmers after majority of EU states approve landmark trade agreement

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2 w. ago Von der Leyen says Mercosur trade deal sends message in face of 'increasingly hostile world'

The agreement cannot enter into force without the consent of the European Parliament

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2 w. ago EU member states approve Mercosur deal, European Parliament vote 'not a done deal'

EU member states approve Mercosur deal, European Parliament vote 'not a done deal' - Tánaiste  RTE.ie

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2 w. ago EU approves huge Mercosur trade deal, with Ireland one of five countries to oppose it

The agreement cannot enter into force without the consent of the European Parliament

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2 w. ago Government to oppose Mercosur deal, preserving Coalition at cost of Brussels relations

Independents and farming lobby resist backing the trade agreement, which is expected to pass

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2 w. ago ‘Big disappointment’: EC officials criticise Irish opposition to Mercosur deal

Independents and farming lobby resist backing the trade agreement, which is expected to pass

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2 w. ago Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Mercosur opposition amid debate ‘focused exclusively on beef’

Barry Andrews said pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals sectors stood to benefit from deal

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2 w. ago ‘Ireland should not have to fear EU fallout over Mercosur opposition’ – Independent minister Canney

‘Ireland should not have to fear EU fallout over Mercosur opposition’ – Independent minister Canney  Business Post

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