the National Assembly virtually unanimously adopts a decision towards the settlement, earlier than the European votes in December | EUROtoday

The National Assembly virtually unanimously adopted a brand new decision on Thursday, November 27, inviting the federal government to oppose the free commerce settlement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur (South American widespread market bringing collectively Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay), earlier than key votes deliberate at European degree in December.

Supported by La France insoumise (LFI) as a part of its reserved day, the textual content with out binding worth asks the manager to represent a blocking minority within the Council of the EU and to refer the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to confirm the conformity of the settlement. The proposal was accepted by 244 votes to 1. The solely member who voted towards instantly defined that she had been mistaken and was in favor of the decision.

“It’s a choice of civilization”launched Matthias Tavel (LFI), denouncing an settlement “deadly” for agriculture and the local weather. “Let’s put maximum pressure on Emmanuel Macron”he launched from the rostrum, whereas a vote from member states is anticipated earlier than December 20.

Signed on the finish of 2024 after a long time of negotiations, the treaty plans to extend European exports of automobiles, equipment and wines to South America, in return for elevated openness to South American agricultural merchandise (beef, poultry, sugar, honey) due to decreased customs duties.

An settlement “not acceptable as it stands”

Brussels claims to have strengthened the safeguard clauses for delicate sectors in September, however these ensures are thought of largely inadequate by opponents of the settlement, and particularly French farmers.

“A lure to make us swallow Mercosur”denounced MP Julien Limongi (RN) on Thursday. From the rostrum, the Minister Delegate for Europe, Benjamin Haddad, reiterated that “the agreement as concluded in 2024 is not acceptable as it stands”.

The minister was delighted to have obtained a strengthening of the safeguard clauses from the European Commission in October, “a concrete gain for France in the pressure we put on European institutions”. He known as for the speedy adoption of this European regulation, “before any expression from the Council regarding the agreement itself”.

“This progress, which is useful and necessary, is not sufficient today. The account is not there »also insisted the minister, recalling two other French requirements: “mirror clauses” to make sure equity of requirements, and elevated sanitary and phytosanitary controls.