Report Summary
A motion of censure against the European Commission has been filed over its handling of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. The Commission is accused of disregarding concerns from national parliaments and farmers during negotiations. The agreement’s division into separate legal instruments is seen as an attempt to bypass democratic scrutiny. Proposed safeguards are deemed insufficient to protect EU agricultural standards and fair competition. The motion also highlights a lack of transparency and failure to address key agricultural policy concerns.