The EU-Mercosur trade deal offers modest economic benefits for France's industrial sectors but challenges the agricultural industry, sparking farmers' protests amid concerns over trade imbalances and rural sustainability.
French farmers demonstrate against the EU-Mercosur trade deal at President Macron's residence while the agreement's signing is postponed to January due to agricultural sector opposition.
The EU-Mercosur trade deal signing has been delayed to January 2026 due to protests from French farmers and health concerns, with government and EU officials seeking stronger protections for agriculture.
The European Parliament has bolstered protections for farmers against impacts from the EU-Mercosur trade deal, amid French calls for delay and protests over livestock disease and trade risks.
France and Italy jointly oppose the rapid ratification of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, demanding stronger agricultural protections and signaling potential delays despite pressure from other EU countries and Brazil.
French agricultural unions vehemently oppose the Mercosur trade agreement over concerns about beef imports and a cattle disease outbreak, calling on President Macron for action.
France opposes the EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to farmer concerns as the European Commission pushes for a December signing amid protests and calls for political clarity.
Amid strong opposition from French farmers and unions, France has requested a delay in the EU vote on the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns over insufficient protections for local agriculture.
France seeks to delay the EU-Mercosur trade agreement approval, demanding stronger safeguards to protect its agriculture before any signing.
The French National Assembly overwhelmingly opposes the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, urging government action ahead of December votes due to concerns over agriculture and climate.
Farmers in Normandy protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal, voicing worries about the future of agriculture and using symbolic actions like tractor blockades and suspended signs.
France and Ukraine finalized an agreement for supplying 100 Rafale jets amid sharp criticism from the Kremlin, marking a key moment in ongoing defense support.
France's agricultural sector mobilizes against the EU-Mercosur trade deal following Macron's positive signals, with calls for protests and demands for protective safeguards.
French President Macron supports the EU-Mercosur trade agreement with safeguards, but France's main agricultural union FNSEA strongly opposes it, sparking controversy ahead of a key Mercosur summit.
French farmers protest the EU-Mercosur trade pact, fearing increased competition from imports.
Farmers and supporters will protest in Paris on October 14 against the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
French local government bodies have united to oppose the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, calling for action from President Macron.
France showcases a dual stance on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, balancing opposition with acceptance of new guarantees.