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EU-Mercosur agreement ratification

Von der Leyen welcomes Uruguay and Argentina as the first Mercosur ratifiers and expresses European readiness.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Sep 3, 2025, 12:13 PM
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“Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.”
Von der Leyen notes the EU is the world's biggest trading block with partners and proposes two trade agreements that will cement this position.
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The EU is already the world’s biggest trading block, with 76 trading partners. Now we table two agreements that will cement this position. → europa.eu/!hYC7MJ
On tabling trade agreements to cement the EU trading position.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Sep 3, 2025, 12:30 PM
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“The agreements with Mercosur & Mexico are milestones.”
Von der Leyen announces that agreements with Mercosur and Mexico are milestones and states Europe doubles down on diversification for new partnerships.
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The agreements with Mercosur & Mexico are milestones. Europe doubles down on diversification. It means new partnerships, with fresh opportunities. EU businesses and agri-food sector will benefit from lower tariffs, reduced costs. They will become more competitive globally. → europa.eu/!4WT99m
On trade agreements with Mercosur and Mexico.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 9, 2026, 04:53 PM
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“Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic.”
Von der Leyen welcomes the Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal and states Europe is sending a strong signal.
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Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic. Europe is sending a strong signal. We are serious about creating growth, jobs and securing the interests of Europeans consumers and businesses.
On the Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur agreement.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 16, 2026, 06:51 PM
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Von der Leyen states the EU-Mercosur deal sends a strong message
Von der Leyen states the EU-Mercosur deal sends a strong message and highlights partnership and openness create the world's biggest market.
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The EU-Mercosur deal sends a strong message. It says: Welcome to the world’s biggest market. The largest free trade area on the planet. This is the power of partnership and openness. → link.europa.eu/3nqkNk
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 16, 2026, 07:04 PM
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“Your leadership and commitment have made the EU-Mercosur deal possible dear @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social.”
Von der Leyen praises Lula da Silva for making the EU-Mercosur deal possible and thanks him for making history with the European Union.
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Your leadership and commitment have made the EU-Mercosur deal possible dear @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social. So, muito obrigada for making history with us. Between Europe and Brazil, the best is yet to come.
On the EU-Mercosur trade agreement with Brazilian leadership.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 17, 2026, 05:02 PM
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Von der Leyen praises the EU-Mercosur agreement as a generational achievement
Von der Leyen praises the EU-Mercosur agreement as a generational achievement after 25 years and welcomes friendship between the peoples and continents involved.
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25 years in the making. The EU-Mercosur agreement is the achievement of a generation. For the benefit of generations to come. Long live the friendship between our people and our continents. link.europa.eu/R34tr9
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 17, 2026, 06:09 PM
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“We have the clearest possible win–win deal before us.”
Von der Leyen states a clear win-win deal eliminates billions in tariffs and highlights that the deal brings high value and good jobs.
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We have the clearest possible win–win deal before us. With companies on both sides of the Atlantic competing on an equal footing. With elimination of billions in tariffs. That means high value. Real growth. Good jobs. link.europa.eu/7R96k4
On a trade agreement between the EU and US.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Feb 27, 2026, 10:53 AM
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Von der Leyen announces readiness to proceed following Uruguay and Argentina ratifying the agreement
Von der Leyen notes Uruguay and Argentina ratified the agreement as the first Mercosur countries and announces readiness to proceed when partners are ready.
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Yesterday, Uruguay and Argentina became the first Mercosur countries to ratify the Agreement. When they are ready, we are ready ↓ link.europa.eu/M6dgcf
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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 1, 2026, 08:03 AM
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Von der Leyen announces provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement begins today
Von der Leyen announces the EU-Mercosur agreement begins to apply provisionally today and highlights tariffs are falling and companies gain new market access.
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Today, the EU-Mercosur agreement begins to apply provisionally. The benefits are real and visible as of now. Tariffs start falling. Companies are gaining access to new markets. Investors have the predictability they need.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 1, 2026, 02:55 PM
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“I would like to thank each of you for your commitment to the EU-Mercosur agreement.”
Von der Leyen thanks leaders for their commitment to the EU-Mercosur agreement.
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I would like to thank each of you for your commitment to the EU-Mercosur agreement. President Peña 🇵🇾 President Milei 🇦🇷 President Lula 🇧🇷 President Orsi 🇺🇾 And dear @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
On the EU-Mercosur agreement.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jun 16, 2026, 04:24 PM
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Von der Leyen reports meeting President Lula in Évian
Von der Leyen reports meeting President Lula in Évian and says the EU-Mercosur agreement was a starting point.
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Um prazer reunir com o Presidente Lula hoje em Evian. A Europa e o Brasil olham para o mundo com os mesmos olhos. We believe in openness and progress through cooperation. The EU-Mercosur agreement was not the finish line. It was the starting point.
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Macron
France
Sep 30, 2026, 12:00 AM
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Macron urges European investment and trade protection at the business forum in Spain
Macron urges European investment and trade protection at the business forum in Spain. Macron calls for simpler rules and stronger European energy connections.
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Votre Majesté, Monsieur le Premier vice-président, Madame la vice-présidente, mesdames, messieurs les ministres, Madame l'ambassadrice, Monsieur l'ambassadeur, mesdames, messieurs les parlementaires, mesdames, messieurs en vos grades et qualités, chers amis, je suis ravi d'être parmi vous, avec Sa Majesté le Roi, pour ouvrir ce forum d'affaires. Je tiens à remercier d'abord le ministère espagnol de l'Economie, du Commerce et des entreprises, qui nous accueille, l'ICEX et Business France, pour leur organisation, ainsi que la CEOE, le MEDEF et tous ceux qui se sont mobilisés pour ces journées. Merci infiniment pour cela. Et c'est vrai que quand on regarde les chiffres, on pourrait se dire, on n'a pas besoin de faire un tel forum. Parce que la relation est déjà si forte, elle marche tellement bien sans nous qu'on pourrait se dire qu'il n'y a pas besoin de cela. Mais je crois, au contraire,...
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“Now we table two agreements that will cement this position.”

“The agreements with Mercosur & Mexico are milestones.”

“Today’s Council decision to support the EU-Mercosur deal is historic.”

Von der Leyen states the EU-Mercosur deal sends a strong message

“Your leadership and commitment have made the EU-Mercosur deal possible dear @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social.”

Von der Leyen praises the EU-Mercosur agreement as a generational achievement

“We have the clearest possible win–win deal before us.”

Von der Leyen announces readiness to proceed following Uruguay and Argentina ratifying the agreement

Von der Leyen announces provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement begins today

“I would like to thank each of you for your commitment to the EU-Mercosur agreement.”

Von der Leyen reports meeting President Lula in Évian

Macron urges European investment and trade protection at the business forum in Spain