Summary of Acordo entre União Européia e Mercosul pode fracassar, admite Lula. |BandNews TV

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva voiced concerns about the ongoing negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market ( Mercosul ) regarding a potential trade agreement in a YouTube video titled "Acordo entre União Européia e Mercosul pode fracassar, admite Lula. |BandNews TV". Lula expressed his apprehension that France, known for obstructing such agreements due to its small producers, may not be open to compromises. He emphasized the importance of Brazil's millions of small farmers, who produce 90% of the food consumed in the country, and their desire to sell their produce. Lula had previously met with French President Emmanuel Macron but felt that Macron was not receptive. The Mercosul summit is scheduled for the 7th, and Lula plans to meet with ministers and social movements to discuss the issue further. He urged both parties to assume responsibility for the lack of an agreement and not place blame on Brazil and the Southern Hemisphere. Lula also mentioned a conversation he had with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and was uncertain about the outcome of the negotiations on Friday if no agreement is reached.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Acordo entre União Européia e Mercosul pode fracassar, admite Lula. |BandNews TV", Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva discusses the ongoing negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosul) regarding a potential trade agreement. Lula expresses his concern that France, historically known for obstructing such agreements due to its small producers, may not be open to compromises. He emphasizes that Brazil also has millions of small farmers producing 90% of the food consumed in the country, which they wish to sell. Lula had previously met with French President Emmanuel Macron to try and find common ground but felt that Macron was not receptive. The Mercosul summit is scheduled for the 7th, and Lula plans to meet with ministers and social movements to discuss the issue further. He urges that blame not be placed on Brazil and the Southern Hemisphere and that both parties assume responsibility for the lack of an agreement. Lula also mentions a conversation he had with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and is uncertain about the outcome of the negotiations on Friday if no agreement is reached.