EU: Agreement with Mercosur on Agricultural Products Approved - France Says 'We Will Fight It'

EU ambassadors have approved the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, paving the way for its signature by Ursula von der Leyen. The agreement is expected to boost trade between Europe and Latin America. The approval came after a change of position by Italy, which was initially hesitant. The vote resulted in 15 positive votes, with France, Poland, Austria, Ireland and Hungary voting against, and Belgium abstaining. France has already expressed strong opposition to the agreement, stating that it will fight it. The reasons for the opposition focus on the potential impact on the European agricultural sector. The EU-Mercosur agreement is a significant step towards strengthening economic relations between the two regions, but it also provokes reactions due to its potential impact on specific sectors.