News brief
Italy has provided crucial support to plans by the European Union to seal a huge free trade deal with five South American nations. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was long seen as the key vote in the campaign to rally support for the deal with Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Negotiations have lasted over two decades.聽European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen could now potentially sign the deal next week during a meeting in Paraguay. The European Parliament will vote on it before it enters into force.
