European Commission announces provisional entry into force for the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur deal

2026-02-27 - 11:06

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.