The European Parliament has sent the agreement with South America’s Mercosur bloc for judicial review amid protests
The European Parliament has voted to refer a trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur to the EU Court of Justice (CJEU). The move comes amid criticism of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for bypassing normal EU procedures and widespread protests from farmers across the bloc.
On Saturday, the EU signed a trade pact with Mercosur members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The agreement, which is projected to create the world’s biggest free trade zone, still requires approval before it can take effect.
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