Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Michael Fitzmaurice warns against ratifying the Mercosur trade deal after new evidence about Brazilian beef quality and traceability. He says the revelations threaten Irish and European farmers and consumer health and calls on MEPs to oppose ratification.

Chapters:
00:00 Opposition to Mercosur deal
00:15 Health concerns raised
00:30 Traceability and hormones
00:48 Question for European politicians
01:16 Call to oppose ratification

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