In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Warborn (EPP) and Mullooly (Renew Europe) engage in a heated debate over the EU–Mercosur agreement, following the Parliament’s decision to refer it to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
What are the pros and cons of the EU-Mercosur trade deal? Why did the European Parliament send the text to the Court of Justice for clarification? Why did the EU sign an EU-India trade deal this week, and how will it impact you?
Some of the questions we pose on our latest episode of The Ring - Euronews' weekly debating show, brought to you from the European Parliament studio in Brussels.
Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly from Renew Europe and Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn from the European People's Party have a heated debate about their interpretation of the deal that was signed in Paraguay recently, after over two decades of negotiations.
Supporters of the deal say it shows the EU is open for business and can act decisively in a world of turmoil and geopolitical competition. Jörgen Warborn argues new trade deals are essential for growth, diversification, and global influence.
Critics of the pact fear low standards in food safety and inadequate support for European farmers. Ciaran Mullooly worries about farmers being undermined, environmental standards and public trust being eroded.
This episode of The Ring is anchored by Méabh Mc Mahon, produced by Luis Albertos and Amaia Echevarria, and edited by Zacharia Vigneron.
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