Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that European leaders want the rapid implementation of the trade agreement with Mercosur, but the ratification process is suspended for a year and a half.

Several European leaders, including the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, have expressed the desire to implement the trade agreement with Mercosur, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, as soon as possible. However, the European Parliament has referred the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union to verify the legality of this treaty, thus suspending the ratification process for a year and a half. Von der Leyen mentioned that, although no final decision has been made, discussions about the provisional application of the agreement have been raised by several European leaders at a recent summit.

Germany and Spain support the swift implementation of the agreement, while France opposes it due to concerns about its impact on the agricultural sector. Critics warn that the agreement could disrupt European agriculture by introducing cheaper imported products that may not meet EU standards. European agricultural unions have welcomed the legal challenge and have warned against a possible "power grab" by the European Commission.