Germany told the Mercosur summit it plans to be the first European Union country to ratify the bloc's trade deal, breaking a stalled process next month.

Germany told the Mercosur summit it plans to be the first European Union country to ratify the bloc's trade deal, breaking a stalled process next month.

European diplomats say the landmark agreement will bring big gains in exports and investment, but both blocs will have to adapt to fresh competition and new trade rules