Vote on Mercosur deal to be delayed, Ursula von der Leyen tells EU leaders
Government to come under pressure from Brussels to back EU-South American trade agreement
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Mercosur decision may be delayed until January, Thomas Byrne says
Talks are focusing on securing support of Italian government to get Mercosur deal done this week
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Sceptical governments warned South American countries may walk away if trade deal is not signed this year
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Mercosur trade deal brings EU and South America closer but creates divide at home
Irish farming organisations remain opposed to the deal over fears that beef would come into the EU at cheaper prices
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‘No guarantee’ Mercosur trade deal can be stopped, says Heydon
Agreement would lower barriers to trade between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
Ireland still hopeful of EU coalition to block Mercosur trade deal with South America
Poland and Austria oppose agreement while France and Italy are sceptical, says Minister for Agriculture
Ratifying the Mercosur deal is a no-brainer
Allegation that Mercosur might adversely affect beef farmers through falling prices is a scare story without real foundation
Ireland seeks allies to help block Mercosur trade deal
Sources say there will be severe pressure from European Commission and countries favouring deal in coming months
Government cannot have its beef and eat it too on Mercosur deal
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Emergency brake proposed to guard against EU-Mercosur deal harming Irish farmers
European Commission seeks Mercosur trade deal approval, kicking off fractious debate among EU capitals
The Irish Times view on Mercosur: Ireland should consider its options on trade deal
The Government has signalled its opposition to the deal, but it would open new markets for exporters
Ireland needs to stop holding out against Mercosur
Trade deal is a big win for Ireland, but beef farmers feel challenged
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The Irish Times view on the Mercosur trade deal: a balanced view is needed
Ireland should examine the detail of the proposed agreement and then make a decision
Government will oppose Mercosur trade deal over threat to Irish farming interests
Farmers’ groups urge Micheál Martin and Simon Harris not to waver from their election stance on ‘sell-out’ pact
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Irish and European farmers, as well as environmentalists, fear the effect of a market in Europe for cheaper South American beef
EU and Mercosur clinch trade deal after 25 years of talks
Agreement will still face opposition from the likes of Irish and French farmers
‘Finish line in sight’ for EU-Mercosur trade deal, says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission president attends South American bloc’s summit as final details of pact are worked out
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Irish farmers protest in solidarity with European counterparts
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Q&A: the most controversial part of the deal was the 99,000 tonnes of South American beef to be allowed into the European market every year
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EU-Mercosur trade deal ‘within reach’, says von der Leyen
European Commission president optimistic Brussels and South American bloc will overcome environmental differences
Talks to finalise Mercosur have progressed ‘a lot’ - Calleary
EU keen to ratify accord ahead of 2024 European elections but concerns remain on beef and sustainability standards
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Mercosur deal could boost Irish exports by over €1bn – report
Independent study brought to Cabinet says reduction in beef output would be ‘marginal’
UK-Australia trade deal a dangerous precedent, warn Irish food and farm groups
Industry bodies say agreement has potential to undermine exporters here
Irish farmers concerned over UK’s proposed trade deal with Australia
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Leaked treaty on EU-Mercosur trade deal ‘has no climate protection’
Greenpeace also says deal would help ‘accelerate the destruction of the Amazon’
Mercosur trade deal questioned amid growing climate concerns
‘Rocky ride’ for pact between EU and South America if Amazon deforestation persists
Ireland needs to practise what it preaches on climate action, says Mary Robinson
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Mercosur accord contradicts EU Green Deal and fails to protect communities, study says
Trade deal will be a failure on sustainability grounds, international researchers find
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Taoiseach pledges to use national funds to make up any shortfall in EU CAP supports
Varadkar says he will make the case for Irish agriculture in any future EU trade deals
Mercosur deal at odds with EU carbon neutrality aim, study claims
Climate policies may be ‘undermined’ by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
Calculate climate emissions at point of consumption, farmers say
Farmer ‘get the same milk price today that our parents were getting 30-odds years ago’
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Varadkar says Mercosur trade deal bad for beef sector but beneficial for dairy, drinks
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