Mercosur

Europe’s trade policy can only be credible if it is democratically legitimate and consistent with the EU’s standards and enforcement expectations. Photo: Mark Pasveer
06-03 | News

EU-Mercosur agreement: AVEC strongly opposes provisional application

Analysts warn that expanding poultry imports from Latin America will incur irreversible damage to the family poultry farms segment. By 2030, farms operating on areas of 10-50 ha will see their income drop by up to 40%, which will likely result in a wave of consolidation, with a large portion of medium-sized players eventually disappearing. Image generated with the help of AI (Reve)
24-02 | News

EU-Mercosur agreement to halve profits of Poland’s poultry farmers

Broiler chicken house in Brazil. Photo: Boerderij Redacteur
27-01 | News

Delay likely as EU-Mercosur deal referred to court

The approval by the majority of member states doesn’t mean the entire ratification process is now done and dusted. There is one final step waiting: a vote in the European Parliament. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
26-01 | News

The EU-Mercosur treaty: Why are EU farmers concerned?

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19-09-2025 | News

EU poultry sector urges fair trade, simplification, and support for the next generation

Argentina's President Javier Milei (L) greets Paraguay's President Santiago Pena during the LXV Mercosur Summit in Montevideo on 6 December 2024. Mercosur and the European Union have concluded "negotiations for a free trade agreement", European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced in Montevideo. Photo: ANP
09-12-2024 | News

EU Mercosur agreement: a step back for Europe’s agriculture?