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The European Parliament approves a measure by a vote of 334–324 to ask the European Court of Justice to rule

EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement — The European Parliament approves a measure by a vote of 334–324 to ask the European Court of Justice to rule on whether the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur can be

Published January 21, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement.

The European Parliament approves a measure by a vote of 334–324 to ask the European Court of Justice to rule on whether the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur can be applied before full ratification by all member states and whether its provisions restrict the EU's ability to set environmental and consumer health policies. [https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-lawmakers-vote-whether-launch-legal-challenge-mercosur-trade-deal-2026-01-21/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-21).