The decision will be made in Brussels, and if positive, would allow the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to sign it next Monday.

The 27 countries of the European bloc are scheduled to vote for or against the agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

If there is a majority in favor, it could be signed next week.

Some countries have already announced their opposition. This is the case of Ireland, which made its position public in recent hours through a statement from its Deputy Prime Minister, Simon Harris.

VThis stance adds to the rejection already expressed by France, Hungary, and Poland, but approval will be adopted by a majority vote.

This treaty would create the world’s largest free trade area, but the European agricultural sector fears the impact of a massive influx of South American agricultural products, particularly meat, rice, and soybeans.

From Mercosur, and even from EU countries, the agreement is deemed necessary given the aggressive and restrictive trade and tariff policies of the United States.

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