Meloni asks for more time and the EU postpones the agreement with Mercosur

BrusselsNegotiations for the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur –Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia– began 25 years ago, and when It looked like it was already closed.Italy has joined the group of reluctant member states, causing another postponement. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa were scheduled to travel to Iguazu Falls, Brazil, this weekend to stage the signing with the leaders of the Latin American alliance. However, EU officials have now announced to the European Council meeting this Thursday in Brussels that they have postponed the trip, according to EU…