The EU-Mercosur Agreement can enter into force despite being referred to the TEU. Von der Leyen speaks of "clear interest"

Zdjęcie: Umowa UE–Mercosur może wejść w życie mimo skierowania jej do TSUE. Von der Leyen mówi o „wyraźnym interesie” / Shutterstock


On Wednesday 21 January 2026, the European Parliament supported the request to mention the trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries to the EU Court of Justice (TEU), in order to examine its compatibility with the EU Treaties. However, this does not mean automatic blocking of the agreement – the agreement can be implemented on a temporary basis without waiting for the ruling of the TEU.