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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/ga/dmer/home</link> <description /> <language>GA</language> <copyright>© An tAontas Eorpach, 2025 - Parlaimint na hEorpa</copyright> <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:47:45 GMT</pubDate> <item> <title>Latest news - Meeting of the DMER Delegation of 6 March 2025 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20250129DAL14568</link> <description><div>This meeting of the Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER) took place on 6 March 2025. <br /><br />It included an exchange of views on the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement in terms of the appraisal of the provisions on trade on agricultural and livestock products in the Agreement. There was also an exchange of views on the political and human rights situation in Venezuela with the two Sakharaov laureates of 2024.</div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="http://www.emeetinglx.europarl.europa.eu/emeeting/delegation/agenda/202503/DMER?meeting=DMER-2025-0306_1P" target="_blank">Meeting documents of the Meeting on 6 March 2025</a><br /><a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/delegation-for-relations-with-mercosur-ordinary-meeting_20250306-1400-DELEGATION-DMER" target="_blank">Webstreaming of the Meeting on 6 March 2025</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">An nuacht is déanaí</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:58:27 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DAL_20250129DAL14568_20250306-16:58:27_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>Latest news - Meeting of the DMER Delegation of 9 December 2024 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241121DAL14390</link> <description><div style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 0px 0px;"><img src="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/291966/Photo02-ms.jpg" width="180" alt="" title="DMER Meeting with Parlasur on 9 December 2024 © European Union (2024) - European Parliament"/></div><div><p>This meeting of the Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER)<strong> </strong>of 9 December 2024 highlighted an Exchange of views (<em>via video conference) </em>with the President and members of the Executive Bureau of Parlasur on the state of play of the bilateral relationship, with particular reference to the Association Agreement EU-Mercosur.</p><p>In the light of the EP Gender Equality Week in the European Parliament, the agenda also included an Exchange of views on Combatting violence against women: on- and offline with the presence of the European Women's Lobby.</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="http://www.emeetinglx.europarl.europa.eu/emeeting/delegation/agenda/202412/DMER?meeting=DMER-2024-1209_1P" target="_blank">Meeting documents of the meeting on 9 December 2024</a><br /><a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/delegations-for-relations-with-mercosur_20241209-1700-DELEGATION-DMER" target="_blank">Webstreaming of the meeting on 9 December 2024</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/es/press-room/20241206IPR25900/foreign-affairs-committee-meps-welcome-mercosur-deal" target="_blank">EP Press Release on the Mercosur Deal of 6 December 2024</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">An nuacht is déanaí</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:56:32 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DAL_20241121DAL14390_20250306-16:56:32_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - Commission Statement of 6 December 2024 on the political agreement for partnership - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241211DPU39719</link> <description><div><strong>EU and Mercosur reach political agreement on groundbreaking partnership</strong><br /><br /><p>Today, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries (Brazilian President Lula, Argentinian President Milei, Paraguayan President Peña, and Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou) finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement.</p><p>President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said: <em>"This is a win-win agreement, which will bring meaningful benefits to consumers and businesses, on both sides. We are focused on fairness and mutual benefit. We have listened to the concerns of our farmers and we acted on them. This agreement includes robust safeguards to protect your livelihoods. EU-Mercosur is the biggest agreement ever, when it comes to the protection of EU food and drinks products. More than 350 EU products now are protected by a geographical indication. In addition, our European health and food standards remain untouchable. Mercosur exporters will have to comply strictly with these standards to access the EU market. This is the reality of an agreement that will save EU companies €4 billion worth of export duties per year."</em></p><p>This agreement comes at a critical time for both sides, presenting opportunities for major mutual gains through strengthened geopolitical, economic, sustainability and security cooperation.</p><p>[...]</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_6244" target="_blank">Full text of the Commission Statement of 6 December 2024 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/es/ip_24_6244" target="_blank">Texto completo del comunicado de Prensa de la Comisión de 6 de diciembre de 2024 (ES)</a><br /><a href="https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/mercosur/eu-mercosur-agreement_en" target="_blank">DG TRADE page on the EU-Mercosur agreement</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:43:59 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241211DPU39719_20250224-15:43:59_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - Last meeting of the DMER Delegation on 9 December 2024 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20250129DPU39774</link> <description><div style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 0px 0px;"><img src="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/292755/Photo02-ms.jpg" width="180" alt="" title="DMER Meeting with Parlasur on 9 December 2024 © European Union (2024) - European Parliament"/></div><div>This meeting of the Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER) of 9 December 2024 highlighted an Exchange of views (via video conference) with the President and members of the Executive Bureau of Parlasur on the state of play of the bilateral relationship, with particular reference to the Association Agreement EU-Mercosur.</div><br /><div>In the light of the EP Gender Equality Week in the European Parliament, the agenda also included an Exchange of views on Combatting violence against women: on- and offline with the presence of the European Women's Lobby.</div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="http://www.emeetinglx.europarl.europa.eu/emeeting/delegation/agenda/202412/DMER?meeting=DMER-2024-1209_1P" target="_blank">Meeting documents of the meeting on 9 December 2024</a><br /><a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/delegations-for-relations-with-mercosur_20241209-1700-DELEGATION-DMER" target="_blank">Webstreaming of the meeting on 9 December 2024</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/es/press-room/20241206IPR25900/foreign-affairs-committee-meps-welcome-mercosur-deal" target="_blank">EP Press Release on the Mercosur Deal of 6 December 2024</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:28:12 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20250129DPU39774_20250129-11:28:12_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Press Release of 23 January 2025 on support for Venezuela’s opposition is a “moral duty” - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20250123DPU39770</link> <description><div><br /><strong>MEPs: support for Venezuela's opposition is a "moral duty"</strong><br /><br /><ul class="list_inbox"><li>Expand sanctions to Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle</li><li>Venezuelan regime has no democratic legitimacy</li><li>Unjustified arrest warrant issued for Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia must be revoked</li></ul><p><strong>The regime of Nicolas Maduro is illegitimate and his presidency constitutes an unlawful attempt to remain in power by force, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday.</strong></p><p>Condemning in the strongest possible terms the usurpation of the presidency in Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro, MEPs commend the democratic opposition's resilience and the commitment of the Venezuelan people to democracy in the face of repression.</p><p>The European Parliament, who <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2024-0013_EN.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">recognised Edmundo González Urrutia</a> as the legitimate winner of the presidential election, says the Venezuelan regime has missed a key opportunity to respect the will of the people and ensure a transparent democratic transition of power. </p><p>[...]</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250116IPR26331/meps-support-for-venezuela-s-opposition-is-a-moral-duty" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Press Release of 23 January 2025 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/es/press-room/20250116IPR26331/apoyar-a-la-oposicion-venezolana-es-un-deber-moral-segun-el-pe" target="_blank">Texto completo del comunicado de prensa del PE del 23 de enero de 2025 (ES)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2025-0007_EN.html" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Resolution of 23 January 2025 (EN)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:09:55 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20250123DPU39770_20250123-16:09:55_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Resolution of 23 January 2025 on the situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on the 10th of January 2025 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20250123DPU39769</link> <description><div><br /><strong>MEPs: support for Venezuela's opposition is a "moral duty"</strong><br /><br /><ul class="list_inbox"><li>Expand sanctions to Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle</li><li>Venezuelan regime has no democratic legitimacy</li><li>Unjustified arrest warrant issued for Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia must be revoked</li></ul><p><strong>The regime of Nicolas Maduro is illegitimate and his presidency constitutes an unlawful attempt to remain in power by force, MEPs say in a resolution adopted on Thursday.</strong></p><p>Condemning in the strongest possible terms the usurpation of the presidency in Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro, MEPs commend the democratic opposition's resilience and the commitment of the Venezuelan people to democracy in the face of repression.</p><p>The European Parliament, who <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2024-0013_EN.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">recognised Edmundo González Urrutia</a> as the legitimate winner of the presidential election, says the Venezuelan regime has missed a key opportunity to respect the will of the people and ensure a transparent democratic transition of power. </p><p>[...]</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2025-0007_EN.html" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Resolution of 23 January 2025 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2025-0007_ES.html" target="_blank">Texto completo de la Resolución del PE del 23 de enero de 2025 (ES)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:04:46 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20250123DPU39769_20250123-16:04:46_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Resolution of 19 September 2024 on the situation in Venezuela - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240920DPU39323</link> <description><div><ul class="list_inbox"><li>Rejection of electoral fraud orchestrated by the Venezuelan regime</li><li>MEPs condemn the persecution of the democratic opposition</li><li>Warn about a new migratory exodus from Venezuela</li></ul><strong>The EU should do its utmost to ensure that Edmundo González Urrutia, the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela, can take office on 10 January 2025.</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong><p>In a resolution adopted on Thursday 19 September by 309 votes in favour, 201 against and 12 abstentions, Parliament "strongly condemns and fully rejects the electoral fraud orchestrated by the regime-controlled National Electoral Council, which refused to make public the official result." MEPs recognise Edmundo González Urrutia as the country's legitimate and democratically elected president, and María Corina Machado as the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela. They also strongly condemn the Venezuelan Government's issuance of an arrest warrant for Mr González.</p> </div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2024-0013_EN.html" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Resolution of 19 September 2024 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2024-0013_ES.html" target="_blank">Texto completo de la Resolución del PE del 19 de septiembre de 2024 (ES)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:03:25 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20240920DPU39323_20250123-16:03:25_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EEAS Press Statement of 15 January 2025 on recent decisions by Venezuelan authorities - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20250115DPU39753</link> <description><div><strong>Venezuela: Statement by the Spokesperson on recent decisions by the Venezuelan authorities</strong><br /><br /><p>The European Union deeply regrets and rejects the decision by the Venezuelan authorities to substantially reduce the accredited diplomatic staff of several Member States in Caracas. We stand in full solidarity with the affected Member States. The EU urges the immediate reversal of this unilateral and unacceptable action, which only serves to deepen Venezuela's international isolation and undermines bilateral relations with the EU and its Member States.</p><p>Recalling the statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union issued on 10 January, the EU reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the Venezuelan people and to defending democracy, rule of law and human rights.</p><p>The EU will support meaningful steps toward genuine dialogue and a democratic transition in Venezuela.</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/venezuela-statement-spokesperson-recent-decisions-venezuelan-authorities_en" target="_blank">Full Text of the EEAS Press Statement of 15 January 2025 (EN)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:12:43 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20250115DPU39753_20250115-15:12:43_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - European Council Press Release of 10 January 2025 - latest developments in Venezuela - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20250113DPU39749</link> <description><div><strong>Venezuela: statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the events of 10 January 2025</strong><br /><br /><p>The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela, who voted peacefully on 28 July 2024 to determine the future of their country. Millions of Venezuelans voted for democratic change by supporting Edmundo González Urrutia by a significant majority, according to publicly available copies of electoral records ('actas'). As the authorities have refused to publish official records from polling stations, the announced results remain unverified and cannot be recognised as representative of the will of the people. The Venezuelan authorities missed a key opportunity to respect the people's will and ensure a transparent democratic transition with guarantees for all. Nicolás Maduro therefore lacks the legitimacy of a democratically elected president.</p><p>Since election day, Venezuelan authorities have hardened repression and harassment against the opposition and civil society and their families, imprisoning dissenting voices and forcing its own citizens to live in fear or go into exile. More than 2,500 citizens including minors were arrested and, while the EU takes note of the release of some of them, none should have spent a single day in custody. The EU calls on the authorities of Venezuela to end all unjust and arbitrary detentions, including of dual and foreign citizens, and to unconditionally release all political prisoners.</p><p>[...]</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/01/10/venezuela-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-eu-on-the-events-of-10-january-2025/" target="_blank">Full text of the European Council Press Release of 10 January 2025 (EN)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2025 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:39:05 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20250113DPU39749_20250113-17:39:05_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Press Release of 17 December 2024 on honouring Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241217DPU39726</link> <description><div><strong>Parliament honours Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado</strong><br /><br /><em>President Metsola presented the Sakharov Prize 2024 to Venezuela's Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado at a ceremony on Tuesday in Strasbourg.</em><br /><br />Opening the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024, President Metsola said: "In their quest for justice, democracy and the rule of law, Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado are fearlessly upholding values that millions of Venezuelans and the European Parliament hold so dear. This award is not just a recognition but also a reminder that the fight for freedom is never in vain. The future of Venezuela belongs to its people and the European Parliament stands proudly with them."<br /><br />María Corina Machado, represented in the ceremony by her daughter Ana Corina Sosa, was elected opposition candidate for the Venezuelan presidency on behalf of the 'United Democratic Platform' in 2023, before being disqualified by the government-controlled National Electoral Council.<br /><br />Edmundo González Urrutia, a diplomat and politician who succeeded Machado as the main opposition candidate after her disqualification, denounced the failure to publish the official results of the July 2024 presidential elections and contested Nicolás Maduro's declared victory. He left Venezuela in September 2024, following the issuing of an arrest warrant against him, and was given refuge in Spain.<br /><br />[...]</div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241212IPR25959/parliament-honours-edmundo-gonzalez-urrutia-and-maria-corina-machado" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Press Release of 17 December 2024 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/es/press-room/20241212IPR25959/el-parlamento-europeo-homenajea-a-edmundo-gonzalez-y-maria-corina-machado" target="_blank">Texto completo del comunicado de prensa del PE del 17 de diciembre de 2024 (ES)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:11:48 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241217DPU39726_20241217-14:11:48_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>Latest news - Meeting of the DMER Delegation of 14 November 2024 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241022DPU39549</link> <description><div>This meeting of the Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER) took place on 14 November 2024 and included an Exchange of views with the Heads of the EU Delegations in the Mercosur countries and the ambassadors of the Mercosur countries in Brussels on the bilateral relationship between the European Union and the four Mercosur countries.</div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="http://www.emeetinglx.europarl.europa.eu/emeeting/delegation/agenda/202411/DMER?meeting=DMER-2024-1114_1P" target="_blank">Meeting Documents of the meeting on 14 November 2024</a><br /><a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/delegations-for-relations-with-mercosur_20241114-1500-DELEGATION-DMER" target="_blank">Webstreaming of the meeting on 14 November 2024</a><br />Minutes of the meeting of 14 November 2024 : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/291964/1311080EN.pdf" target="_blank">[EN]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/291965/1311080ES.pdf" target="_blank">[ES]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/291963/1311080DE.pdf" target="_blank">[DE]</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">An nuacht is déanaí</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:44:05 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DAL_20241022DPU39549_20241210-14:44:05_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Press Release of 6 December 2024 on welcoming the Mercosur deal - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241209DPU39713</link> <description><div><strong>Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs welcome Mercosur deal</strong><br /><br /><p>Statement by the leading MEPs of the Foreign Affairs Committee on the announced conclusion of the negotiations on the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement.</p><p>The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/124806/DAVID_MCALLISTER/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">David McAllister</a> (EPP, DE), the Chair of the Delegation for relations with Mercosur <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/96998/EVELYN_REGNER/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">Evelyn Regner</a> (S&D, AT) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' standing rapporteur on Mercosur <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/28400/FRANCISCO+JOSE_MILLAN+MON/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">Francisco José Millán Mon</a> (EPP, ES) made the following statement on Friday, 6 December:</p><p>"We welcome the conclusion of the negotiations on the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, which marks a significant milestone in advancing interregional cooperation between the European Union and Mercosur.</p><p>Furthermore, it underscores the shared commitment of both regions to fostering closer political, economic and social ties while addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable development, and geopolitical realignment.</p><p>The strategic alignment between the EU and Mercosur has significant geopolitical value, as it can help the two regions strengthen their collective autonomy and resilience while promoting democracy, sustainability, and multilateralism.</p><p>The European Parliament will now analyse the text and will examine it thoroughly. We are looking forward to working on the EU-Mercosur agreement within the context of a comprehensive, balanced, forward-looking, and constructive debate on the concerns as well as the benefits related to it, with a view to ensuring that it delivers tangible results for citizens, businesses, consumers and civil society."</p><p><strong>Next steps</strong></p><p>Once concluded, the agreement would undergo a legal review, after which it will be translated into all official EU languages. When these steps are completed, the Commission will present it to the Parliament and EU Member States' governments for approval. Parliament must give its consent for any international agreement to be concluded and enter into force. The Committee on Foreign Affairs will be responsible for examining the political dialogue and cooperation part of the agreement while the Committee on International Trade will be responsible for the trade part. Subsequently, the plenary would decide whether to approve or reject the agreement.</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241206IPR25900/foreign-affairs-committee-meps-welcome-mercosur-deal" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Press Statement of 6 December 2024 (EN)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:08:22 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241209DPU39713_20241209-13:08:22_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Press Release of 5 December 2024 on welcoming a potential conclusion tomorrow - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241205DPU39707</link> <description><div><strong>EU-Mercosur: leading trade MEPs welcome potential conclusion tomorrow</strong><br /><br /><p>As talks on the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur agreement could be concluded tomorrow, the Trade Committee Chair and the Standing Rapporteur for Mercosur issued the following statements.</p><p>"With the global economy potentially facing turbulent times in the near future, the current EU-Mercosur agreement would be a beacon of hope for the EU. Not only would it provide additional export opportunities, but it would also further anchor our political and economic relations with the Mercosur countries.</p><p>If concluded, the European Parliament will assess the economic impact of the agreement and review it in light of our commitment to sustainability and labour rights, also taking into account the contribution that, for example, the anti-deforestation regulation would have in addressing our climate concerns.</p><p>If we get there, reason should prevail over emotion. I therefore urge everyone to engage in a discussion based on facts. While this deal might not meet our highest ambitions and expectations, I believe the overall consequences of a no-deal would probably far outweigh the shortcomings of an imperfect agreement. We should not see this agreement in isolation but rather as being a symbol of our desired future place in the world", said <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/1909/BERND_LANGE/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">Bernd Lange</a> (S&D, DE), Chair of the Committee on International Trade.</p><p><br />"The conclusion of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement would mark a historic milestone in strengthening the ties between two regions that share values and ambitions. It has been a long journey that would culminate in an agreement affecting over 700 million people. It would demonstrate the EU's ability to lead in fostering sustainable, rules-based global trade.</p><p>The removal of 91% of tariffs would open unprecedented opportunities for European businesses, with benefits for key sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, and would create significant economic growth and employment. At the same time, the agreement would reinforce Europe's commitment to sustainability, including robust measures to combat deforestation and climate change.</p><p>The EU would send a clear signal that it prioritises partnerships with democratic allies and shared values, paving the way for a stronger, more resilient Europe on the global stage", said <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/96936/GABRIEL_MATO/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">Gabriel Mato</a> (EPP, ES), Standing Rapporteur for Mercosur.</p><p><br />Next steps</p><p>Once concluded, the agreement would undergo a legal review, after which it will be translated into all official EU languages. When these steps are completed, the Commission will present it to the Parliament and EU Member States' governments for approval. Parliament must give its consent for any trade agreement to be concluded and enter into force. MEPs would examine the agreement and vote on it firstly in the Committee on International Trade. Subsequently, the plenary would decide whether to approve or reject the agreement.</p><p><br />Background</p><p>A free trade agreement between the EU and the founding Members of Mercosur: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, would constitute the trade pillar of a wider EU-Mercosur Association Agreement that also includes provisions on political dialogue and cooperation. Although the negotiations were concluded in principle in 2019, they were reopened to address sustainability commitments. If ratified, the agreement would gradually remove duties on 91% of EU goods exports to Mercosur, including industrial and food products, and on 92% of Mercosur exports to the EU. Sensitive agricultural imports would be controlled via quotas, in-quota duties, extended phasing-in periods, and safeguards to address potential market disruptions. The agreement would also emphasise high sanitary and phytosanitary standards, ensuring there will be no lowering of food safety or environmental protection. It would also protect about 350 of the EU's geographical indications (GIs) on the Mercosur market. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the regions, contribute to economic security, counter protectionism and unilateralism, and establish the EU's largest ever free trade zone, benefiting more than 700 million people thus making it geopolitically extremely significant.</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241205IPR25874/eu-mercosur-leading-trade-meps-welcome-potential-conclusion-tomorrow" target="_blank">Text of the EP Press Release of 5 December 2024 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/es/press-room/20241205IPR25874/ue-mercosur-eurodiputados-saludan-posible-conclusion-de-negociaciones-manana" target="_blank">Texto del comunicado de prensa del PE del 5 de diciembre de 2024 (ES)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:55:10 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241205DPU39707_20241205-16:55:10_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EEAS Statement of 25 November 2024 on the presidential elections in Uruguay - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241126DPU39674</link> <description><div><strong>Uruguay: Statement by the Spokesperson on the presidential elections</strong><br /><p>The European Union congratulates Yamandú Orsi on his election as President of Uruguay. The people of Uruguay voted in a peaceful and orderly manner, demonstrating once again the strength of Uruguay's institutions and its people's commitment to democracy and the rule of law. </p><p>Uruguay is a key partner for the European Union. Our longstanding ties are based on shared values and respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Our relationship is further strengthened by trade exchanges and numerous European companies' investments in key sectors, thanks to the country's stable political and economic context.</p><p>We are committed to deepening our relationship in all areas of mutual interest, with a focus on the green, digital and fair transitions, to the benefit of our citizens. Recognising Uruguay's key role in regional integration, we also look forward to engaging constructively with the incoming government in support of multilateralism and a rules-based international order.</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/uruguay-statement-spokesperson-presidential-elections_en" target="_blank">Text of the EEAS Statement of 25 November 2024 (EN)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:27:53 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241126DPU39674_20241126-09:27:53_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>Latest news - Constitutive Meeting on 3 October 2024 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240927DPU39364</link> <description><div style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 0px 0px;"><img src="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/289272/Photo_DMER%20Bureau-ms.jpg" width="180" alt="" title="DMER Bureau © European Union (2024) - European Parliament"/></div><div><p>At its constitutive meeting on 3 October 2024, the Delegation for Relations with Mercosur (DMER) elected the following bureau members:</p><p><strong>Chair: Evelyn REGNER (S&D, Austria)</strong></p><strong> 1st Vice Chair: Luke Ming FLANAGAN (The Left, Ireland)</strong><strong><br /> <br />2nd Vice-Chair: Oihane AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZ (Renew Europe, Spain)</strong></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/constitutive-meeting-of-delegations-for-relations-with-mercosur_20241003-1000-DELEGATION-DMER" target="_blank">Webstreaming of the constitutive meeting on 3 October 2024</a><br />Minutes of the constitutive meeting of 3 October 2024 : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/291144/1307954EN.pdf" target="_blank">[EN]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/291145/1307954ES.pdf" target="_blank">[ES]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/291143/1307954DE.pdf" target="_blank">[DE]</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">An nuacht is déanaí</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:53 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DAL_20240927DPU39364_20241118-14:00:53_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Press Release of 24 October 2024 on the María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia awarded 2024 Sakharov Prize - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241024DPU39560</link> <description><div><strong>María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia awarded 2024 Sakharov Prize</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong><p>The leader of Venezuela's democratic forces and the opposition candidate in the July presidential elections will receive the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.</p><p>Parliament's President Roberta Metsola announced the winners of the 2024 <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/sakharovprize/en/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid transparent; out; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; cursor: pointer; color: rgb(60, 119, 189); transition: 0.1s ease-in-out;">Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought</a> in the chamber on Thursday, following the meeting of the Conference of Presidents, which took the decision.<br /><br />President Metsola said: "The 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded to María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia for their brave fight to restore freedom and democracy in Venezuela. In their quest for a fair, free and peaceful transition of power, they have fearlessly upheld values that millions of Venezuelans and the European Parliament hold so dear: justice, democracy and the rule of law. The European Parliament stands with the people of Venezuela and with María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia in their struggle for the democratic future of their country. This award is for them."<br /><br />María Corina Machado was elected as the Venezuelan opposition's presidential candidate on behalf of the 'Unity Democratic Platform' in 2023 but was later disqualified by the regime-controlled National Electoral Council.<br /><br />Edmundo González Urrutia, a diplomat and politician who succeeded her as the 'Unity Democratic Platform' candidate, denounced the Venezuelan government's failure to publish the official results of the presidential elections and contested Nicolás Maduro's declared victory. Mr González Urrutia left the country in September after a warrant was issued to arrest him.</p><p>[...]</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241017IPR24738/maria-corina-machado-and-edmundo-gonzalez-urrutia-awarded-2024-sakharov-prize" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Press Release of 24 October 2024 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/es/press-room/20241017IPR24738/maria-corina-machado-y-edmundo-gonzalez-urrutia-premio-sajarov-2024" target="_blank">Texto completo del comunicado de prensa del PE del 24 de octubre de 2024 (ES)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241024DPU39560_20241024-12:30:00_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - Welcome Message from the new Chair - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241009DPU39449</link> <description><div style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 0px 0px;"><img src="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/290088/Photo-Evelyn%20Regner-ms.jpg" width="180" alt="" title="Evelyn Regner as new President of the DMER Delegation © European Union (2024) - European Parliament"/></div><div>Evelyn Regner taking office as newly elected Chair of the Delegation for relations with Mercosur on 3 October 2024.</div><br /><div><p>In my role as the elected Chair of the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER), I have the privilege of leading its meetings and steering those held, in cities alternating between Europe and Latin America, with our counterparts from the legislative bodies of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela.</p> <p> </p> <p>Relations between the EU and Mercosur in recent years have had two priority axes: the negotiation of the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement and the political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. DMER has played a leading role in the debates on these topics.</p> <p> </p> <p>Hence, one of DMER's main objectives continues to be the contribution to the dialogue regarding the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement taking into account our shared values as well as global challenges. Additionally, our bilateral relationships also cover many other areas of cooperation such as culture, education, research and innovation as well as entrepreneurship and social questions, so as to not only bring our economic blocs closer together, but our societies and people too.</p> <p> </p> <p>As regards Venezuela, DMER will insist in defending the democratic principles and fundamental rights, the end to attacks on civil society, workers and the opposition, and the holding of free, transparent and fair elections. </p> <p> </p> <p>Finally, DMER will also strengthen inter-parliamentary relations between the European Parliament and Mercosur assembly, Parlasur, as well as the legislatures of individual Mercosur countries.</p> <p> </p> <p>Evelyn Regner</p></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:11:37 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241009DPU39449_20241022-16:11:37_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - Bureau of the DMER delegation - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241022DPU39550</link> <description><div style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 0px 0px;"><img src="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/290494/Photo_DMER%20Bureau-ms.jpg" width="180" alt="" title="DMER Bureau © European Union (2024) - European Parliament"/></div><div>At its constitutive meeting on 3 October 2024, the Delegation for Relations with Mercosur (DMER) elected the following Bureau members:</div><br /><div><p><strong>Chair: Evelyn REGNER (S&D, Austria)</strong><br /></p><strong> 1st Vice Chair: Luke Ming FLANAGAN (The Left, Ireland)</strong><strong><br /> <br />2nd Vice-Chair: Oihane AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZ (Renew Europe, Spain)</strong></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:11:33 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241022DPU39550_20241022-16:11:33_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - Next Meeting of the DMER Delegation: 14 November 2024 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20241022DPU39549</link> <description><div><p>The next meeting of the Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER)<strong> </strong>is scheduled for:</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Thursday 14 November 2024, 15.00-17.00</strong></p> <p><strong>Room: SPINELLI 3G2</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><em>Meeting documents will follow closer to the date.</em></p></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:54:41 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20241022DPU39549_20241022-15:54:41_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - Constitutive Meeting on 3 October 2024 - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240927DPU39364</link> <description><div style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 0px 0px;"><img src="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/289272/Photo_DMER%20Bureau-ms.jpg" width="180" alt="" title="DMER Bureau © European Union (2024) - European Parliament"/></div><div><p>At its constitutive meeting on 3 October 2024, the Delegation for Relations with Mercosur (DMER) elected the following bureau members:</p><p><strong>Chair: Evelyn REGNER (S&D, Austria)</strong></p><strong> 1st Vice Chair: Luke Ming FLANAGAN (The Left, Ireland)</strong><strong><br /> <br />2nd Vice-Chair: Oihane AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZ (Renew Europe, Spain)</strong></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/constitutive-meeting-of-delegations-for-relations-with-mercosur_20241003-1000-DELEGATION-DMER" target="_blank">Webstreaming of the constitutive meeting on 3 October 2024</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:22:40 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20240927DPU39364_20241003-15:22:40_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - EP Press Release of 19 September 2024 on recognising Edmundo González as President - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240919DPU39322</link> <description><div><br /><strong>Venezuela: MEPs recognise Edmundo González as President</strong><br /><br /><ul class="list_inbox"><li>Rejection of electoral fraud orchestrated by the Venezuelan regime</li><li>MEPs condemn the persecution of the democratic opposition</li><li>Warn about a new migratory exodus from Venezuela</li></ul><p>The EU should do its utmost to ensure that Edmundo González Urrutia, the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela, can take office on 10 January 2025.</p><p>In a resolution adopted on Thursday 19 September by 309 votes in favour, 201 against and 12 abstentions, Parliament "strongly condemns and fully rejects the electoral fraud orchestrated by the regime-controlled National Electoral Council, which refused to make public the official result." MEPs recognise Edmundo González Urrutia as the country's legitimate and democratically elected president, and María Corina Machado as the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela. They also strongly condemn the Venezuelan Government's issuance of an arrest warrant for Mr González.</p><br /><p>MEPs highlight that despite repeated calls from the international community, the Venezuelan regime has failed to respect the 2023 Barbados Agreement between the Maduro government and the opposition in relation to the presidential election, making a free and fair election impossible.</p><p>[...]</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240913IPR23907/venezuela-meps-recognise-edmundo-gonzalez-as-president" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Press Release of 19 September 2024 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/es/press-room/20240913IPR23907/venezuela-el-parlamento-europeo-reconoce-a-edmundo-gonzalez-como-presidente" target="_blank">Texto completo del comunicado de prensa del PE del 19 de septiembre de 2024 (ES)</a><br /><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2024-0013_EN.html" target="_blank">Full text of the EP Resolution of 19 September 2024 (EN)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:59:52 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20240919DPU39322_20240920-08:59:52_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - Welcome Packs for MEPs - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240717DAL13926</link> <description><div style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 0px 0px;"><img src="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/288611/20121018PHT03134-ml-ms.jpg" width="180" alt="" title="Latin America © European Union (2012) - European Parliament"/></div><div>In order to facilitate a swift start into the new legislative term, the Parliament has prepared for the new Members a series of brochures providing a detailed information on the EP's role in the external policies of the EU as well as the work of standing inter-parliamentary standing delegations.</div><br /><div><p><br /></p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br />Introduction to European Parliament Delegations : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286899/About_EN.pdf" target="_blank">[EN]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286900/About_ES.pdf" target="_blank">[ES]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286902/About_PT.pdf" target="_blank">[PT]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286901/About_FR.pdf" target="_blank">[FR]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286898/About_DE.pdf" target="_blank">[DE]</a><br />Welcome to DMER : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286909/DMER_EN.pdf" target="_blank">[EN]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286910/DMER_ES.pdf" target="_blank">[ES]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286912/DMER_PT.pdf" target="_blank">[PT]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286911/DMER_FR.pdf" target="_blank">[FR]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286908/DMER_DE.pdf" target="_blank">[DE]</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:05:10 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20240717DAL13926_20240917-16:05:10_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>Latest news - 10th parliamentary term (2024-2029) - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240717DAL13926</link> <description><div><p>During the first plenary sitting in Strasbourg of the newly-elected Parliament, MEPs approved the proposal on the number and numerical strength of the interparliamentary delegations.<br /> <br /> Each of the <strong>48 European Parliament's standing delegations </strong>will hold its constitutive meeting towards the end of September/beginning of October and will elect its respective bureau, comprising of a Chair and Vice-Chairs.<br /> </p><p><a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2024-0002_EN.html">European Parliament decision of 17 July 2024 on the number and numerical strength of the interparliamentary delegations</a></p><p></p><p><strong>The Constitutive meeting for the DMER delegation will take place in the course of Thursday, 3 October (the exact timing and meeting room will be confirmed at a later stage).</strong></p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br />Introduction to European Parliament Delegations : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286899/About_EN.pdf" target="_blank">[EN]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286900/About_ES.pdf" target="_blank">[ES]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286902/About_PT.pdf" target="_blank">[PT]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286901/About_FR.pdf" target="_blank">[FR]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286898/About_DE.pdf" target="_blank">[DE]</a><br />Welcome to DMER : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286909/DMER_EN.pdf" target="_blank">[EN]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286910/DMER_ES.pdf" target="_blank">[ES]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286912/DMER_PT.pdf" target="_blank">[PT]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286911/DMER_FR.pdf" target="_blank">[FR]</a> - <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/286908/DMER_DE.pdf" target="_blank">[DE]</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">An nuacht is déanaí</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:33:40 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DAL_20240717DAL13926_20240910-09:33:40_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - HRVP Statement of 8 September 2024 on the latest events in Venezuela - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240909DPU39262</link> <description><div><strong>Venezuela: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the latest events</strong><br /><br /><p>Today is a sad day for democracy in Venezuela.</p><p>Faced with repression, political persecution, and direct threats to his safety and freedom, after being given hospitality at the residence of the Netherlands in Caracas until September 5th, political leader and presidential candidate Edmundo González has had to request political asylum and accept the protection offered by Spain.</p><p>Edmundo González appears to be the winner of the presidential elections, by a large majority, according to publicly available copies of the electoral records (actas).</p><p>In a democracy, no political leader should be forced to seek asylum in another country. </p><p>The EU insists that the Venezuelan authorities end repression, arbitrary arrests and harassment against members of the opposition and civil society, as well as release all political prisoners.</p><p>The EU will continue to support the Venezuelan people in their democratic aspirations.</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/venezuela-statement-high-representative-josep-borrell-latest-events_en" target="_blank">Full text of the HRVP Statement of 8 September 2024 (EN)</a><br /><a href="https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/venezuela-statement-high-representative-josep-borrell-latest-events_en?page_lang=es" target="_blank">Texto completo del comunicado del Alto Representante del 8 de septiembre de 2024 (ES)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:36:44 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20240909DPU39262_20240909-08:36:44_EN</guid> </item> <item> <title>General documents - HRVP Statement of 15 August 2024 on the interim UN report on presidential elections - Delegation for relations with Mercosur</title> <link>https://www.europarl.europa.eu/delegations/en/product/product-details/20240904DPU39241</link> <description><div><strong>Venezuela: Statement by the High Representative on the publication of the interim report of UN Panel of Experts on presidential elections</strong><p>I welcome the decision by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to make the interim report of the United Nations Panel of Experts public. The Panel was invited by Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) to assess the overall conduct of the elections within the framework of the Barbados Agreement. This timely report sheds light on the electoral process and highlights the lack of substantiation for the results announced by Venezuelan authorities. </p><p>The report establishes that election day on 28 July took place in a largely peaceful environment and was logistically well organized. However, the announcement of the election outcome without the publication of its details or the release of tabulated results to candidates is extremely concerning. The report clarifies that the CNE postponed and subsequently cancelled three key post-electoral audits. It concludes that "the results management process of the CNE fell short of the basic transparency and integrity measures that are essential to holding credible elections". </p><p>[...]</p></div><div style="clear:both;float:none;"><br /><a href="https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/venezuela-statement-high-representative-publication-interim-report-un-panel-experts-presidential_en" target="_blank">Full text of the HRVP Statement of 15 August 2024 (EN)</a></div><br />Source : <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/privacy-policy/en">© European Union, 2024 - EP</a></description> <source url="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/rss/delegation/dmer/ga.xml">DMER - Parlaimint na hEorpa</source> <category domain="type">Doiciméid Ghinearálta</category> <category domain="body">DMER</category> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:15:42 GMT</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">DPU_20240904DPU39241_20240904-12:15:42_EN</guid> </item> </channel> </rss>