European Commission - Directorate General for Energy

01/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2026 12:52

EU and Mercosur sign historic and ambitious partnership

  • Press release
  • 17 January 2026
  • Asunción
  • Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security
  • 1 min read

Today, the European Union and Mercosur signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), representing a historic milestone between the two regions.

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