MERCOSUR: European Commission adopted proposals for Council decisions on signature and conclusion of EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and interim Trade Agreement

On 2 September 2025, the European Commission adopted proposals for Council decisions on the signature and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and the interim Trade Agreement. The agreement will establish a free trade zone encompassing over 700 million consumers. EMPA includes provisions on e-commerce, covering electronic contracts and signatures, the removal of customs duties on digital transmissions, the prohibition of prior authorisations for online services, and measures to promote consumer protection and cooperation on digital regulation.