The FEB, Voka, AKT, Beci, Unizo, and AVED welcome the outcome of the discussions between Member States with a view to approving the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur.
This agreement opens up new markets for Belgian companies and strengthens our competitiveness on the international stage. In a world marked by geopolitical tensions, this is an important step towards further anchoring the European and Belgian economies in global value chains, particularly those in Latin America.
The agreement offers better access to a market of more than 280 million consumers and creates new opportunities for export-oriented sectors such as industry, technology, and services. On the import side, it guarantees key access to critical raw materials. In addition, the agreement provides for robust defensive measures to protect strategic and sensitive sectors within the EU in the event of market distortions.
Employers' organizations are calling for the European Parliament to adopt the agreement as soon as possible and for its rapid and effective implementation, so that Belgian companies can fully benefit from this historic agreement.