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EU-US Deal Faces Potential Freeze in European Parliament

Published January 21, 2026, 10:34
EU-US Deal Faces Potential Freeze in European Parliament

The ratification of the EU-US agreement appears to be 'freezing' in the European Parliament, as the competent International Trade Committee (INTA) is expected to announce that it will not proceed with a vote on the agreement next week as planned. The announcement is expected to be made by the Committee's President, Bernd Lange. This decision suggests that the European Parliament has not yet reached a clear position on the agreement, both regarding the trade aspect and the political relations between the EU and the US. The agreement has provoked reactions and discussions about its impact on the economy and society. The exact reason for the postponement has not yet been revealed, but further clarification is expected during the press conference to be given by the President of INTA. This development creates uncertainty about the future of the agreement and trade relations between the EU and the US.