EU-Mexico Strategic Partnership Approval

by name voted on 08.07.2026

Summary

The European Parliament has approved a new strategic partnership agreement with Mexico to strengthen political and economic ties.

10 08.07.2026

Report

trade

economy

international relations

Key points

The European Parliament has voted to approve a new strategic partnership with Mexico.
The agreement covers political, economic, and cooperation-based relations between the EU and the United Mexican States.
Supporters believe the deal will help mitigate global geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty.
Critics warn that the agreement allows corporations to sue governments, which could hinder public interest laws regarding the environment or labor.

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PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

ESN

Total

Speeches

47 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Davor Ivo STIER

PPE

1:10 min

The speaker supports updating the EU-Mexico trade agreements to boost economic growth and protect producers. However, he stresses that this must be accompanied by political dialogue on judicial independence and the crisis of disappeared persons. He argues that the EU's loyalty lies with the Mexican people, not their government.

Waldemar BUDA

ECR

1:24 min

Waldemar Buda criticizes the EU's pursuit of trade agreements with distant partners, comparing them to past mistakes made with China. He emphasizes that geopolitical instability requires Europe to prioritize independence and resilience over risky foreign dependencies.

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other part RECOMMENDATION on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Mexican States, of the other part EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement

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⚠ EU-Mexico Strategic Partnership Approval

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EU-Mexico Strategic Partnership Approval

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