On Thursday, Argentina and Uruguay signed the comprehensive trade agreement.
And on Friday, Von der Leyen said the EU was moving forward with implementing the agreement because a majority of member states had given their approval, despite a court ruling on its legality and France's objections.
"A provisional agreement is precisely that: provisional," Von der Leyen said.
Finally, the European Parliament must approve the trade agreement with the South American countries, the so-called Mercosur agreement.
The statement was met with immediate protests from, among others, France.
