Representative farmers’ organizations are invited on February 24, 2026, to Cotroceni Palace for a working meeting dedicated to the impact of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur on Romanian agriculture.

On the agenda are the potential effects of increased agri-food imports from South American countries, particularly in sensitive sectors such as meat and plant products. Farmers’ representatives are seeking clarifications regarding protection mechanisms, the application of equivalent production standards, and the possibility of rapidly activating safeguard clauses in the event of market distortions.

The meeting takes place in a European context marked by debates on the competitiveness of EU agriculture and the balance between trade liberalization and the protection of domestic production. The dialogue at Cotroceni aims to strengthen Romania’s position in the subsequent stages of the decision-making process at EU level.

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