The EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA), negotiated since 1999 and politically concluded in 2019, is a relic of outdated trade liberalisation policies. It seeks to boost exports of commodities like beef, poultry, sugar, and ethanol from Mercosur (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay) while offering European companies access to South American markets. This agreement prioritises profits of giant corporations over environmental protection, labour rights, and public health, directly contradicting EU commitments to sustainability and social justice.