EU Lawmakers Ask for Legal Opinion on South America Trade Deal

Core Viewpoint - The European Parliament has voted to refer the EU's trade deal with Mercosur countries to the Court of Justice of the EU for judicial review, indicating potential legal scrutiny of the agreement [1] Group 1 - The vote was narrowly passed, suggesting a divided opinion within the European Parliament regarding the trade deal [1] - The decision to send the deal for judicial review may delay its implementation and could impact trade relations between the EU and Mercosur countries [1]