France Struggles to Rally Support Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
France faces mounting anger from farmers over the EU-Mercosur trade agreement with South American countries. Despite a unified political front in France against the deal, with around 600 French parliamentarians urging European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to abandon negotiations, the country remains isolated among EU members. Other nations, like Austria and Ireland, are wavering, while Spain and Germany openly support the agreement due to economic interests. As France seeks to block the agreement, its position may strain relationships with other EU partners.