Nations Chose Cooperation Over Division — MERCOSUR Historic Moment That Brought Peoples Together! At the signing of the EU–MERCOSUR partnership agreement in Asunción on 17 January 2026, President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a powerful message drawn from history and shared values. She recalls a defining moment when nations in Latin America chose cooperation over division, rejected rivalry, reaffirmed democracy, and brought peoples together across borders and rivers. Speaking as a European, she

Mercosur: The Moment It Was Signed: EU–Mercosur Agreement Sealed in a Historic Handshake! This is the exact moment the EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement is signed. In Asunción, Paraguay, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič signs the agreement alongside the foreign ministers of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, officially sealing one of the most significant EU–Latin America partnerships. The video captures arrivals, the formal signature, and the historic family photo — leaders standing together,

What is the Mercosur agreement, the deal that aims to remove over 90% of duties on goods traded between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay? 🌎 Here’s an explainer. 👇 Find out more on #EuropeansStories: https://l.euronews.com/oFN | Euronews English