Lula Issues A Deadline, Europe Hesitates: The EU–Mercosur Deal On Hold

Key Points The EU moved the EU–Mercosur trade agreement’s signing to January after Italy’s shift made an immediate vote too risky. Lula said on December 17 that without a signature now, the deal may not happen during his presidency, then sought patience after calling Giorgia Meloni. The episode matters globally because it shows how domestic […]