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
Mercosur
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
Q&A: What is the Mercosur trade deal and what does it mean for Ireland?
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
Venezuela’s neighbours struggle to respond to crisis following disputed election
There are few means to pressure Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorial regime that is once again ramping up domestic repression
Irish farmers protest in solidarity with European counterparts
Series of concessions to agricultural sector by political leaders fail to defuse rowdy demonstrations
What is the Mercosur trade deal, and what would it mean for Irish farmers?
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
Battle for slavery reparations pledge at EU summit
Joint declaration with Latin American and Caribbean countries condemns ‘untold suffering’ of transatlantic slave trade
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
‘The EU found out that we are dependent on Russia. We can’t afford that’
Europe’s director-general of trade has discovered that assertiveness pays — and that economic ties can mask vulnerabilities
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
Size of Australian cattle ranches ‘off the charts’, with lower costs because of climate
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
State must approach climate diplomacy on global stage ‘with a deep sense of humility’
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
Biden victory will not turn clock back on global trade
New rules-based globalisation could produce move to higher standards – a race to the top
Greens wary over lack of detail in ‘vague’ programme for government
Members believe it will take a lot of persuasion to get two-thirds to endorse document
Ronaldinho questioned by police in Paraguay over alleged doctored passport
Former Brazil striker and his brother are being investigated by Paraguayan authorities
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’
Entrepreneur of the Year says farming and food could be a solution to climate change
Friday interview: Richard Kennedy, chief executive of Devenish
Peronist revival set to plunge Argentina into economic turmoil
Populist Alberto Fernández wins presidential election in first round
Ireland determined to get right deal on next EU budget, Taoiseach says
Varadkar says Mercosur trade deal bad for beef sector but beneficial for dairy, drinks
MEPs block commission nominees from Romania and Hungary
Decision represents a setback for incoming commission president Von der Leyen
Beef farmers have real problems and they will get worse
Brexit, removal of EU protections and rise of meat alternatives are death knell for sector
Meat plant blockades ‘doing immeasurable damage’ to beef sector, Minister warns
Creed appeals to protesters to ‘step back for the sake of fellow farmers’
Phil Hogan nominated as EU trade commissioner
Hogan will be tough and very fair crafting future trade deal with UK, Ursula von der Leyen says
G7 summit dominated by Franco-American discord over Iran
Trump resistant to Macron’s effort to mediate in crisis over Tehran’s nuclear capability
Opposing Mercosur to protect the rainforest
Varadkar cleverly marries opposing interests of beef and climate change
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