Mercosur beef won’t “destroy” EU agriculture - EU Costa

The President of the European Council says the EU-Mercosur trade deal will not destroy European agriculture. Speaking in the European Parliament this morning, President António COSTA urged EU countries to “move forward and sign” the Mercosur deal by the end of the year. 

Last December a political agreement was reached between the EU and the founding members of Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). But the deal still needs to be ratified by EU member countries including Ireland which is concerned about its potential impact on Irish agriculture and the environment. 

This morning President COSTA told MEPs, the EU should focus on the “long-term benefits” of the deal for Europe. 

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