Representatives of EU member states are scheduled to vote on the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur on the 9th, but there are still differences within the EU over the content of the agreement. They are particularly concerned that imported agricultural products will affect the interests of EU farmers. The French and Hungarian governments have reiterated their opposition to the agreement, while Italy has indicated that it wants to amend its key provisions. In an interview report published by Italy's “24 Hour Sun” on the 8th, Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida said that Italy wants to amend the “guarantee clause” in the current agreement text aimed at protecting the interests of local farmers in the European Union.

Representatives of EU member states are scheduled to vote on the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur on the 9th, but there are still differences within the EU over the content of the agreement. They are particularly concerned that imported agricultural products will affect the interests of EU farmers. The French and Hungarian governments have reiterated their opposition to the agreement, while Italy has indicated that it wants to amend its key provisions. In an interview report published by Italy's “24 Hour Sun” on the 8th, Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry Francesco Lollobrigida said that Italy wants to amend the “guarantee clause” in the current agreement text aimed at protecting the interests of local farmers in the European Union.