António Costa says this is a historic agreement between the European Union and Mercosur and rejected criticism that it favours Europe. According to the President of the European Council, it is a trade agreement but also one on investment.
António Costa on Mercosur: criticisms in Europe are based on a "completely wrong perception" of the agreement
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