On 8 July 2026, the European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution granting consent to the conclusion of the Interim Agreement on Trade between the European Union and the United Mexican States. The resolution, based on the draft Council decision (12421/2025) and the draft agreement (12422/2025), follows a request for consent submitted by the Council under Articles 91(1), 100(2), 207(4), and 218(6)-(7) TFEU. By giving its approval, the Parliament enables the Council to formally conclude the agreement, a necessary step for its entry into force. The Parliament also instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the Member States and of Mexico.
The resolution formalises parliamentary approval under the EU's consent procedure, advancing EU-Mexico trade relations. The Interim Agreement covers trade provisions, including tariff elimination and regulatory cooperation, and is expected to benefit EU exporters, particularly in the automotive, agri-food, and machinery sectors, by improving market access. Mexican producers will also gain from reduced barriers. However, some stakeholders, such as EU agricultural associations, have raised concerns about increased competition from Mexican imports, though the agreement includes safeguards. The resolution marks a key step in the ratification process; the Council must now adopt the decision to conclude the agreement, after which it will enter into force once both parties complete their internal procedures.