EU lawmakers vote to delay Mercosur trade pact over legal concerns
Majority back motion to seek legal opinion on deal from European Court of Justice
Majority back motion to seek legal opinion on deal from European Court of Justice

Parliamentarians this week voted to refer the deal to the European Court of Justice

Majority of countries approve agreement with South American bloc despite opposition from European farmers

Brussels wants to secure final approval for pact with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay by December

Maroš Šefčovič says bloc must not delay vote on pact with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay

The agreement will create one of the largest free trade zones in the world but must be ratified by member states

Paris says pact with four South American countries needs more work but unclear if it has enough support to block it