ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved

Vote on the key trade agreement comes down to the wire
ieExplains: What next as Mercosur deal is approved

ICSA protest against the Mercosur Trade Deal outside Leinster House.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 - 09:33
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What is Mercosur?

The Mercosur trade deal is a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.

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