The Coordination Rurale, France’s second-largest agricultural union, has announced plans for protests starting January 5 in Paris and nationwide. The union aims to address issues related to the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and demands accountability from the government on agricultural policies. Leaders express frustrations over postponed agricultural measures and unfair competition. While the FNSEA-JA alliance remains silent on the mobilization, they stress the importance of farmers’ dignity, income, and simplified regulations. The government has proposed a meeting for dialogue but faces criticism for delayed responses.