欧洲委员会表示 仍准备实施与南方共同市场贸易协定

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is willing to temporarily implement a comprehensive free trade agreement with the South American Mercosur, despite the European Parliament's decision to submit the agreement for judicial review, which delays the approval process [1][5]. Group 1: Agreement Implementation - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU is ready to initiate the agreement as soon as at least one country in Mercosur completes its approval [1][4]. - The EU Commission has the legal authority to advance the temporary implementation of the agreement, as noted by the President of the EU Council, Antonio Costa [1][4]. Group 2: Trade Agreement Details - The agreement aims to gradually eliminate tariffs on over 90% of goods, including Argentine beef and German cars, creating one of the largest free trade zones globally, benefiting over 700 million consumers with lower shopping costs [2][5]. - The agreement has broad support from South American livestock countries and the European industrial sector [2][5]. Group 3: Political Context and Reactions - The approval process of the agreement is considered nearly certain in South America, with key members including Argentina and Brazil, while Bolivia may join in the future [3][6]. - France, as a major agricultural producer in the EU, seeks stronger protective measures for its farmers and has been pushing to delay the agreement's implementation [2][5]. - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed regret over the European Parliament's decision to delay the vote and urged the EU to proceed with the temporary implementation of the agreement [2][5].