Following the postponement of the trade agreement with the Mercosur countries at the European Council meeting on 18 December, the European Commission said it was “on the right track” for a swift signing.
The institution’s spokeswoman, Paula Pinho, confirmed on Monday 5 January that discussions had continued over the last two weeks to obtain the green light from the Member States by qualified majority.
According to several sources, a vote to adopt the agreement should take place on...