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Parliament trade committee backs 5% Mercosur safeguard trigger

Beef

about 4 hours ago

Parliament trade committee backs 5% Mercosur safeguard trigger

The European Parliament's trade committee has backed a 5% threshold figure for activating safeguards under the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court

Agri-Business

2 days ago

Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court

Michael McGrath "regrets" the decision by the European Parliament to refer the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the European Court of Justice.

Any attempt to provisionally apply Mercosur 'must be opposed at every level'

Agri-Business

3 days ago

Any attempt to provisionally apply Mercosur 'must be opposed at every level'

Sinn Féin MEPs have urged the European Parliament’s international trade committee to "oppose any attempt" to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur deal.

Irish MEPs explain voting against Mercosur court referral

Agri Politics

6 days ago

Irish MEPs explain voting against Mercosur court referral

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is to be asked to give its legal opinion on the controversial EU-Mercosur deal.

Broad welcome for decision to delay Mercosur deal via the courts

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Broad welcome for decision to delay Mercosur deal via the courts

Politicians from across the political spectrum in Ireland have voiced their satisfaction that the...

Agri Politics

7 days ago

How did Irish MEPs vote on motion to refer Mercosur deal to court?

Today the majority of MEPs at the European Parliament in Strasbourg voted in favour of a resolution requesting legal advice on the EU Mercosur Partnership Agreement

How did Irish MEPs vote on motion to refer Mercosur deal to court?

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Heydon: Mercosur deal now a matter for EU Court of Justice

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon noted the decision of the EU Parliament to refer the Mercosur deal to the European Court of Justice.

Heydon: Mercosur deal now a matter for EU Court of Justice

Agri Politics

7 days ago

EU Commission: Legal questions raised about Mercosur deal 'unjustified'

The European Commission has responded to a vote at the European Parliament today (Wednesday,...

EU Commission: Legal questions raised about Mercosur deal 'unjustified'

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Copa Cogeca: 'Pivotal vote' validates farmer concerns on Mercosur

Copa Cogeca said the result of a vote in the EU Parliament validates the "rightful concerns" of farmers on the Mercosur trade deal.

Copa Cogeca: 'Pivotal vote' validates farmer concerns on Mercosur

Agri Politics

7 days ago

ICMSA: Judges will consider Mercosur in 'more balanced' way

A decision by the European Parliament to refer the EU-Mercosur deal to the European Court of Justice has been welcomed by the ICMSA.

ICMSA: Judges will consider Mercosur in 'more balanced' way

Agri Politics

7 days ago

'Right decision' to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - Gorman

IFA president Francie Gorman welcomed the decision by MEPs to refer the EU-Mercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

'Right decision' to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - Gorman

Agri Politics

7 days ago

EU Parliament votes to refer Mercosur deal to courts

MEPs at the European Parliament in Strasbourg have just voted (Wednesday, January 21) to refer the...

EU Parliament votes to refer Mercosur deal to courts

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Copa Cogeca: EU must protect farmers amid global uncertainty

Current global uncertainty is another reason for the European Union to protect its agriculture sector, according to Copa Cogeca.

Copa Cogeca: EU must protect farmers amid global uncertainty

Agri Politics

7 days ago

EU Parliament to vote on a legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal

The European Parliament in Strasbourg will this morning (Wednesday, January 21) vote on whether to...

EU Parliament to vote on a legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal

Beef

8 days ago

Mullooly claims Mercosur deal will 'do nothing of substance' for EU

Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has claimed that the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement will "do nothing of substance" for the EU economy.

Mullooly claims Mercosur deal will 'do nothing of substance' for EU

Rural Life

8 days ago

MEPs begin 'make or break' debates on farm payments post-2027

The European Parliament has launched its work on the proposal to tie farm payments into 'National and Regional Partnership Plans' (NRPP).

MEPs begin 'make or break' debates on farm payments post-2027

Beef

9 days ago

Trump tariff threat could shape MEP debate on Mercosur - Mullooly

An Irish MEP has said that Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against EU countries could shape a key debate on the EU-Mercosur deal.

Trump tariff threat could shape MEP debate on Mercosur - Mullooly

Agri Politics

14 days ago

MEPs write to parliament president urging Mercosur deal to be sent to EU court

A number of MEPs have written to the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, urging her to seek the opinion of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement.

MEPs write to parliament president urging Mercosur deal to be sent to EU court

Agri-Business

19 days ago

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

The European Council of Ministers, which today voted in favour of the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement has rowed back slightly on a safeguard.

EU Council agrees to 5% market distortion trigger in Mercosur trade deal

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Agri Politics

21 days ago

Irish MEP to lead CAP negotiations for EU's EPP group

Midlands-North-West MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations on the CAP 2028–2034 for EPP on the Budget Committee.

Irish MEP to lead CAP negotiations for EU's EPP group

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Rowback on 'safeguards' to protect farmers from Mercosur deal

Yesterday (Wednesday, December 17) the European Parliament and Council negotiators informally...

Rowback on 'safeguards' to protect farmers from Mercosur deal

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

MEPs back Mercosur 'safeguard' measures

MEPs have approved a 'safeguard clause' for the EU-Mercosur agreement.

MEPs back Mercosur 'safeguard' measures

Environment

about 2 months ago

MEPs and EU member states agree to delay of deforestation law

Representatives of the European Parliament and the presidency of the EU have agreed to a delay of the EU Deforestation Regulation.

MEPs and EU member states agree to delay of deforestation law

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