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- The EU-Mercosur trade deal faces potential collapse as leaders prepare for discussions in Brussels.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues for completing the deal, while French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni say signing now would be premature.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warns he will not renegotiate if the deal is not finalized this year, and protests by French farmers reflect strong opposition.
