6 d. ago MEPs refer Mercosur deal to EU courts, throwing future of trade agreement into doubt

Any decision to allow EU-South American trade deal come into force provisionally in the interim would be controversial

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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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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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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 Thousands turn out for protest against Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

Up to ten farm organisations are gathering with politicians for today’s demonstration.

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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 envoys provisionally approve signing of record Mercosur trade deal

The European Commission, which concluded negotiations a year ago, and countries such as Germany and Spain argue it is a vital part of an EU push to unlock new markets to offset business lost from U.S. tariffs and to reduce reliance on China by securing access to critical minerals.

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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 Do you agree with the Irish government’s decision to vote against the EU

Unless Italy votes against the deal, it looks likely to pass despite opposition from some EU member states.

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2 w. ago Video | Taoiseach says Ireland will vote against Mercosur trade deal | RTÉ

Video | Taoiseach says Ireland will vote against Mercosur trade deal | RTÉ  RTE.ie

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2 w. ago Ireland will vote against Mercosur trade deal, Taoiseach and Tánaiste confirm

Simon Harris said the government’s position stands: ‘We will vote against the agreement’

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2 w. ago Ireland will vote against the EU's massive Mercosur trade deal

The deal will be voted on by the EU tomorrow.

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2 w. ago Taoiseach and Tánaiste confirm Ireland will vote against controversial Mercosur trade deal

Taoiseach and Tánaiste confirm Ireland will vote against controversial Mercosur trade deal  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago France joins Ireland in voting against controversial Mercosur trade deal

France joins Ireland in voting against controversial Mercosur trade deal  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Taoiseach and Tánaiste confirm that Ireland is to vote against controversial Mercosur trade deal

Taoiseach and Tánaiste confirm that Ireland is to vote against controversial Mercosur trade deal  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Ireland will vote against the Mercosur trade deal, Taoiseach and Tánaiste confirm

Simon Harris said the government’s position stands: ‘We will vote against the agreement’

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2 w. ago Independent TDs strongly oppose Mercosur trade deal as Government under pressure

They also raised concerns about Seán Canney and Marian Harkin's opposition to the deal.

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2 w. ago Independent TDs stand firm in opposition to Mercosur trade deal

An Irish vote against contentious trade deal risks burning political capital in Brussels

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