Negotiations for EU-Mercosur trade components concluded on 29 June 2019. Political and cooperation components concluded in July 2020. Political agreement on improved Partnership Agreement reached on 6 December 2024. European Commission adopted proposals for signature and conclusion on 3 September 2025. Council authorized signature on 9 January 2026. Agreements signed on 17 January 2026. Interim Trade Agreement enters force after European Parliament consent. Partnership Agreement requires ratification by all EU Member States. Interim Trade Agreement will be replaced by Partnership Agreement upon its entry into force. Commission published trade texts from 2019 negotiations plus 2023-2024 improvements. Explanatory document compares 2024 outcome to 2019. Commission published Interim Trade Agreement text transmitted to Council and Parliament. Texts underwent legal revision and finalize upon signature. Agreements bind parties after internal procedures.