EU Parliament's Mercosur Deal Delay Draws Criticism

The EU Parliament's delay in ratifying the Mercosur trade deal has drawn criticism from Germany's VDMA engineering association, which called the move incomprehensible. The association noted that the delay complicates processes amid the current economic and geopolitical challenges in Europe.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-01-2026 18:25 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 18:25 IST
EU Parliament's Mercosur Deal Delay Draws Criticism

The European Union Parliament's postponement of the Mercosur trade agreement has sparked criticism from Germany's VDMA engineering association.

Describing the delay as 'completely incomprehensible,' the association highlighted the economic and geopolitical challenges currently facing Europe.

This delay, according to the VDMA, significantly complicates the process amid existing pressures.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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