Merz tells France Mercosur trade deal must be ratified 'quickly'

Legit | 08-05-2025 01:13am |

Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday EU countries should "quickly" ratify a free trade deal with four South American nations that has met with staunch opposition from France. "The Mercosur deal should be ratified quickly and implemented," Merz said at a joint press conference with President Emmanuel Macron as he visited Paris on his first trip abroad.

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