CEEV - Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins

03/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/02/2026 09:46

EU Wine companies welcome the European Commission decision to provisionally apply the EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement

Brussels, 2 March 2026 -The European Committee of Wine Companies (CEEV) welcomes the decision by the European Commission to provisionally apply the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement - a decisive step forward after more than 25 years of negotiations.

At a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty, the decision provides long-needed predictability for EU wine exporters and strengthens the EU's capacity to diversify trade with a key partner. Within Mercosur region, Brazil represents high-potential market where European wines enjoy strong consumer demand but continue to face considerable tariff and non-tariff barriers.

The provisional application of the Agreement will bring immediate improvements for the wine sector. Tariff reductions, stronger protection of Geographical Indications and a more predictable trading framework will significantly enhance market access, competitiveness and long-term growth prospects for EU wine companies. The agreement presents clear advantages and poses no downside risks for EU wine producers.

Years of delays have imposed heavy costs. In 2025 alone, EU wine paid more than €43 million in tariffs in Mercosur markets - resources that could have supported investment and expansion. Today's decision marks an essential turning point and creates the conditions for renewed momentum.

CEEV commends the European Commission for this important step and encourages all EU institutions and Member States to maintain progress so that the Agreement can deliver its full benefits without further delay.

NOTE TO EDITORS

  • Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV) represents the European Union wine and aromatized wine companies. It brings together 25 national organisations from 13 EU Member States, plus Switzerland, UK and Ukraine, as well as a consortium of 4 leading European wine companies. The companies represented by CEEV, mainly SMEs, produce and market most quality European wines, both with and without a geographical indication, and account for over 90% of EU wine exports.
  • Media contact:Dr Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, CEEV Secretary General, [email protected], Mobile: +32 (0)476 88 36 75
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