Presidential candidate António Filipe said today he is very concerned about the treaty with Mercosur and drew attention to agriculture, research and the setbacks caused by the abolition or merger of public institutions.
António Filipe concerned about Mercosur deal on day dedicated to agriculture
Monday, 12 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Mercosur is the South American trade bloc (Southern Common Market) whose main founding members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. An EU–Mercosur trade agreement — which the story says may be approved and signed soon — would reduce tariffs and open markets on both sides, affecting agricultural and industrial trade flows and therefore prices and business opportunities relevant to residents and companies in Portugal.
