Why did Meloni delay Mercosur deal?
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delayed the Mercosur deal to seek further assurances for Italian farmers, aiming to protect them from potential unfair competition. She does not intend to block the agreement but wants improved terms. The delay follows concerns about the impact on European agriculture and production standards.
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Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time
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- EU delays Mercosur trade deal vote to January
- Deal would open EU markets to Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil 7s
- Italian PM Meloni requests more time for assurances to farmers 44s
- Supporters urge swift action due to US tariffs on EU 1m 9s
- Critics, including France, want deal reworked for fair farming practices 1m 27s
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13 hours agoMercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pivotal, able to approve the deal or form a blocking minority with French President Emmanuel Macron. After speaking with Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Meloni stated she wants the deal but needs more time to secure assurances for Italian farmers.
