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Lula Sets Dec. 20 Signing for EU–Mercosur Trade Pact in Brazil

French approval hinges on a stronger agricultural safeguard.

JOHANNESBURG (South Africa), 23/11/2025.- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses the media at a press conference at the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, 23 November 2025. World leaders gathered in South Africa, the host of this year's G20 Leaders' Summit on 22 and 23 November 2025, to discuss the global economy, development and financing. (Brasil, Sudáfrica, Johannesburgo) EFE/EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
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Lula anticipó que el acuerdo entre la Unión Europea y el Mercosur se firmará el 20/12
Lula da Silva anunció que en diciembre se firmará el acuerdo entre el Mercosur y la Unión Europea.

Overview

  • Brazil's president announced the agreement will be signed on December 20 and indicated the ceremony would be held in Brasilia.
  • The Mercosur summit planned for that day in Foz do Iguaçu may be postponed to January, prompting a separate signing event.
  • Speaking after the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, Lula said he will make no other trips this year beyond returning for the signing.
  • France restated that its support depends on a legally enforceable, robust safeguard to protect sensitive agricultural products.
  • The European Commission approved the pact in September, with final implementation still contingent on EU member-state and parliamentary ratification.