Mercosur agreement at risk as Italy aligns with France to delay vote

By Francesca Basso

Italy has aligned with France in calling for a postponement of the vote on the European Union–Mercosur trade agreement, which is expected to be discussed this week at the level of EU member states (Council). According to Reuters, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on the need to delay the decision. The Italian government has declined to comment.