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Mercosur: How the EU Commission wants to dispel criticism

Following the conclusion of negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, the European Commission is attempting to dispel key points of criticism. Its message: climate, environment and European farmers are sufficiently protected by the deal.

By Till Hoppe

Jaume Duch – from the EU Parliament to Catalonia

As a speaker in the European Parliament, political neutrality was one of Jaume Duch's most important qualities. As Catalan Foreign Minister, he now has to position himself politically at a time of important change without losing his usual focus: Europe.

By Redaktion Table