Independent Ireland intensify pressure on EU-Mercosur dealIndependent Ireland representatives Ciaran Mullooly and Michael Fitzmaurice have unveiled a significantly strengthened, action-focused strategy to defeat the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement, following a live social-media briefing from Leinster House viewed by thousands across the country. During the briefing, Mr Mullooly confirmed major developments at European level, including fresh political pressure in Strasbourg. "This will be the fourth motion of no confidence in von der Leyen or her Commission since I joined the European Parliament. That issue will probably be debated on Monday, and it’s expected a vote will take place on Thursday next week," Mullooly said. Action speaks louder than words, and I will be watching very carefully to see what happens next week," Mullooly concluded.

Source: Irish Independent January 15, 2026 12:08 UTC