EU Advances Mercosur Deal Amid French Opposition and Contaminated Brazilian Meat Concerns

President von der Leyen unilaterally pushed forward the EU-Mercosur trade deal, bypassing French objections, signaling a shift in EU trade diplomacy. The provisional implementation of the agreement has sparked controversy within the EU, highlighting internal disagreements. Meanwhile, contaminated Brazilian meat's arrival in the EU lends support to opponents of the deal, raising questions about food safety and trade ethics, and suggesting increased scrutiny in future trade negotiations.