Ursula von der Leyen Starts Mercosur Deal Despite EU Court Review

Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the EU will begin implementing the Mercosur trade agreement within two months despite an ongoing legal review.German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul supported the decision as an economic boost, while Emmanuel Macron called the move a bypass of democratic norms.The deal aims to create a market of 700 million people representing 30% of global GDP but faces heavy opposition from French grain and beef farmers.Benjamin Dousa noted that the agreement could generate 7,000 jobs in Sweden and significantly reduce the continent's economic reliance on the USA.