VOICED : UE debe avanzar en TLC con Mercosur antes de que "otros actores" lo hagan

The European Union remains committed to finalizing a free trade agreement with Mercosur, emphasizing the need to act before other global players intervene. Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign affairs representative, highlighted the importance of this agreement for economic development in Uruguay and the broader region. Despite internal tensions within Mercosur, particularly regarding a separate trade deal with China, the EU aims to conclude the agreement by 2023. The negotiations have faced numerous challenges, including commercial protectionism and environmental concerns, notably between Brazil and France over the Amazon.

What is the main reason the EU wants to finalize the trade agreement with Mercosur quickly?

• To strengthen ties with China

• To improve relations with the United States

• To prevent other global players from intervening

• To focus on environmental issues

Which countries are part of Mercosur along with Uruguay?

• Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay

• Chile, Peru, and Bolivia

• Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama

• Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador

What has caused internal tensions within the Mercosur bloc?

• Paraguay's political instability

• Argentina's economic crisis

• Brazil's environmental policies

• Uruguay's negotiations with China

Since when has the EU-Mercosur trade agreement seen slow progress?

• 2015

• 2021

• 2017

• 2019

What environmental issue has caused friction between Brazil and France?

• Deforestation in the Amazon

• Pollution in the Atlantic Ocean

• Climate change policies

• Wildlife conservation in the Pantanal