EU Commission Need To Get Serious About Mercosur - Barry Cowen

The key issues involved are Nitrates Derogation and the Common Agricultural Policy.

An Offaly MEP is urging the EU Trade Commissioner to strengthen the Mercosur trade deal. 

Barry Cowen believes it's time for the EU Commission to get serious if it wants to earn Irish farmers support.

This will provide strategic assurances on key issues such as the Nitrates Derogation and the Common Agricultural Policy. 

Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen says Irish farmers will continue to oppose Mercosur unless key gaps are addressed and firm commitments are made:


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