EU-Mercosur: Council greenlights safeguards for agricultural products

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-03-05 12:25:00

The Council adopted a regulation to safeguard EU farmers against import surges from Mercosur, ensuring swift action in case of severe market disruptions for agricultural products.

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