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ARTICLE · 26 JULY 2019

Environmental Provisions Of The EU/Mercosur Trade Agreement

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As widely disclosed, Mercosur and EU have recently concluded the basis of the trade agreement between the two economic blocs.

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As widely disclosed, Mercosur and EU have recently concluded the basis of the trade agreement between the two economic blocs. The principles of the agreement contain an entire section (Section 14) dedicated to sustainability principles.

In the chapter, the parties have officially agreed that trade between the countries shall not adversely impact the environment or working conditions, pointing out that trade should promote sustainable development. The countries agreed not to reduce labor and environmental protections as a result of the agreement, but assured the member countries of the EU and Mercosur that they will retain their sovereignty, especially in relation to the enactment of laws to protect health and the environment, including in cases of inconclusive scientific information.

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