8legs: Eu-mercosur trade agreement signing

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Council chief Costa misses Brazil talks after flight cancellation, will make Mercosur signing

Costa misses the Rio de Janeiro talks after his flight was cancelled, delaying his participation in the Brazil meeting.
Costa will still attend the EU-Mercosur signing ceremony in Asunción, Paraguay.
Costa’s absence did not derail the ceremony; the signing was planned to take place in Asunción on Saturday.
The European Commission and Council delegations traveled to South America separately.
Von der Leyen was already in Brazil ahead of the signing, according to the report.
Camille Gijs contributed to the report, noting the updating timeline.
The signing aims to sanction the long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Costa's absence affects the Rio de Janeiro meeting with Lula and von der Leyen.
The Brazil meeting was intended as a political thank you to Lula for Mercosur deal progress.
The signing ceremony is scheduled for Saturday in Asunción at 1 p.m. local time.

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