Mythbuster on the EU-Mercosur Poison Treaty

EU Mercosur: The end legend

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement protects the rainforest, it fights hunger, it promotes the prosperity of the people! Since Lula was elected the new president of Brazil, the traffic light coalition has moved the controversial free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur states.
(Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay) in a flattering, green light. But what is wrong with this argument?
In this mythbuster, we offer a fact check.

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12 September 2023

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