19 European business associations call on the European Institutions to ensure swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement

Cefic, together with other 18 business associations representing different European industrial sectors, have sent a letter to the President of the European Parliament, Ms. Metsola, the President of the European Council, Mr. Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ms. Von der Leyen, calling on the European Union to take all the necessary initiatives to ensure the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur agreement.  

Marco Mensink, Cefic Director General: 

“Free, fair and sustainable trade is key for our industry to leverage its strengths. The EU-Mercosur agreement is one of the key Free Trade Agreements that can foster multilateralism across regions. Without such fundamental agreements, it will become increasingly difficult for Europe to maintain its competitiveness, also in comparison with other leading nations such as China or the USA. The ratification of EU-Mercosur should be a priority on Europe’s agenda.” 

For all the signatories, the EU-Mercosur agreement is key to preserving their competitiveness. It would offer an opportunity to diversify export markets and the portfolio of suppliers of critical industrial inputs. 

The full list of signatories encompasses: 

ACEA; The Brewers of Europe; CEC; CECE; CEEV; CECIMO; Cefic; CELCAA; CLEPA; Cosmetics Europe; COTANCE; EDA; ESF; EURATEX; EUROCHAMBRES; EuroCommerce; ORGALIM; SpiritsEUROPE; TIE.