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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Mercosur Summit in Montevideo, Uruguay, 2024.

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Video. Mercosur deal: Von der Leyen pledges early funding for EU farmers

Updated: 06/01/2026 - 19:19 GMT+1

The Commission has offered early access to €45 billion of fuding under the next Common Agricultural Policy budget as soon as 2028 to appease farmers. While France’s backing for the Mercosur deal remains highly uncertain, all eyes are on Italy. Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the proposal.

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