The impact of the EU-MERCOSUR deal on Africa in times of growing protectionism

Abstract: The EU-Mercosur deal of 2019 was heralded as a milestone of free trade agreements worldwide in times of growing protectionism and nationalism. Critics condemned deficient ecological and sanitary standards as well as persistent non-tariff barriers to trade. The EU farm lobby complained about a sell-out of European interests in advantage of dominating multinationals. However, the fatal repercussions of the deal on Africa have rarely been mentioned. They include increasing cut-throat competition and asymmetrical partnership to the detriment of the African poor. Given the additional destructive impact of the Brexit crisis, African governments should use their increased bargaining power vis à vis the EU27 and the UK, in times of stiffening competition concerning the EU’s Africa trade with new global players such as China and India, to enforce re-negotiations on a level playing field

Object Details

• Alternative title: Die Auswirkungen des EU-MERCOSUR-Abkommens auf Afrika in Zeiten zunehmenden Protektionismus
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource, 18 S.
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Preprint ; nicht begutachtet

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (when): 2019
• Creator: Kohnert, Dirk

Further information

• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-63969-2
• Rights: Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 25.03.2025, 1:56 PM CET