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EFTA–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: Ratification Monitor
Jul 7, 2026
The Free Trade Agreement between the EFTA States and Mercosur is an important milestone for Swiss exporters. Switzerland Global Enterprise monitors the ratification process in all signatory states and regularly keeps you informed about the progress.
Current Status
On 17.06.2026, the National Council, rejected the federal decree on the EFTA–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement in its first reading by 96 vs. 86 votes. The approval process will now proceed to the second chamber of Swiss Parliament, the Council of States, which has the same rights as the National Council. It will as first step decide whether to proceed, followed by a debate in substance and adoption by majority vote. The remaining differences are then settled between the chambers (differences-settlement procedure), before the final vote is taken in each chamber.
Mercosur States
Brazil Current status: June 10: Approval by the 1st Chamber; June 17: Approval by the 2nd Chamber (Senate) → ratified
Argentina
The FHA, signed by the President on 24 June, is now being submitted to Congress; parliamentary approval procedures will follow.
Uruguay
Current status: June 16: Approval by the First Chamber (Senate); June 17: Approval by the Second Chamber (Chamber of Deputies) → ratified
Paraguay
Current status: The agreement is to be submitted to Congress. Further step: Parliamentary approval procedure in both chambers.
Status: July 2026. This page is updated regularly as the ratification process progresses. If you have any questions, please contact your S-GE advisor.
