As the Mercosur summit approaches in Uruguay, divisions emerge among South American countries regarding a trade agreement with the European Union. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva advocates for quick approval, countering French opposition. In contrast, Argentine President Javier…
The Dutch Parliament has voted against the Mercosur trade agreement with South American countries for the second time. Initially agreed upon in 2019, the deal requires ratification from all EU member states, which has yet to happen. Concerns about unfair…
On November 22, 2024, farmers across France intensified their protests against the Mercosur trade deal, marking the fifth day of demonstrations. In Brittany, notable actions included moving construction radars to government buildings, while in Lot-et-Garonne, tractors disrupted a national congress…
The Coordination Rurale union announced it will lift its blockade of the Bordeaux port after the French Prime Minister, Michel Barnier, addressed their concerns regarding European regulatory overreach. Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard reaffirmed the government’s opposition to the Mercosur trade…
French farmers continue their protests against the Mercosur trade deal, with various blockades in the Southwest region, particularly near Bordeaux. Farmers from the Coordination rurale have occupied key transport points, including logistics centers and the port of Bordeaux, disrupting supply…
Farmers from the Coordination Rurale continue their mobilization against the Mercosur trade agreement, demanding government recognition of their financial struggles. They have blocked food freight in the port of Bordeaux, utilizing tractors and creating barriers with straw and old tires….
Four major French agricultural unions – FNSEA, Jeunes Agriculteurs, Confédération Paysanne, and Coordination Rurale – are banding together in opposition to the Mercosur trade agreement with South American countries. Farmers express concerns over the potential influx of cheaper imports and…
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…
Over 80 tractors gathered in Périgueux, France, as members of the FNSEA and Young Farmers protested against the Mercosur trade agreement. The action aimed to raise public awareness without blocking traffic or disrupting daily life. The farmers provided local meat…
At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized France’s opposition to the Mercosur trade agreement, citing environmental and health standards. Macron stated that France seeks to avoid importing agricultural products that do not adhere to…
On November 19, farmers across France intensify their mobilization, prompted by rival unions including the Coordination Rurale, which aims to challenge the dominance of the FNSEA. They are opposing the EU’s potential trade agreement with Mercosur countries and demand reduced…
Starting November 18, French farmers have taken to the streets to protest a potential EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. The farmers’ unions, notably the FNSEA, oppose the deal over concerns of unfair competition, particularly in meat and sugar markets. French Prime…
