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AKEL: Government's Mercosur Agreement Threatens Cypriot Agriculture

Published January 21, 2026, 06:03
AKEL: Government's Mercosur Agreement Threatens Cypriot Agriculture

AKEL is criticizing the Christodoulides government for approving the Mercosur agreement with Latin American countries, arguing that it threatens Cypriot agricultural and livestock production. During a discussion in the Parliamentary Agriculture Committee, it was revealed that Cyprus did not conduct an impact assessment of the agreement's effects, while other EU countries such as Ireland, Belgium, and France did. Agricultural organizations expressed strong concerns about unfair competition and the impact on consumer health due to looser regulations in Latin America. PEK warned of the potential collapse of agriculture in Cyprus, while Panagrotikos emphasized the need for fair competition and consumer protection.