Mercosur, Europe

Farmers in Europe launch protests over Mercosur trade deal
Farmers are planning protests from Monday to oppose the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, saying increased imports from South America will hurt the European Union's agriculture, the head of France's largest farm lobby FNSEA said on Wednesday.
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods
French farmers rally against EU-Mercosur trade pact
According to Politico, the EU agreement with South American countries could be signed later this year. The protests have been announced by FNSEA,
Mercosur deal ‘disastrous’ for French farmers — don’t do it, Barnier says
BRUSSELS — The trade accord that the European Union wants to strike with the Mercosur bloc of South American nations would be “disastrous” for French farmers, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said in Brussels on Wednesday, saying it should not be passed against his country’s will.
In Brazil, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement no longer generates as much enthusiasm
The share of Brazilian agribusiness sector exports sent to European Union countries fell from 40.9% to 13.3% between 1999 and 2024, notably in favor of China, which now accounts for 32.6% of exports.
Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal
The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers. #EuropeNews
European farmers kick off protests against EU-Mercosur trade deal
European farmers started protests against the EU-Mercosur free trade deal on Wednesday (Nov 13), saying increased South American imports will hurt the European Union’s agriculture, and the largest French farm union called for nationwide actions from Monday.
France 'Will Not Accept' EU-Mercosur Deal As Stands: PM
Paris will not accept a proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal in its current form, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said after Brussels talks with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.
New push for EU-South America trade deal despite French fury
A controversial trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc is back in the spotlight with rekindled optimism that the two sides could conclude an agreement before the
EU-Mercosur trade deal sparks widespread French protests
French agricultural organisations are calling for protests against the EU agreement with Mercosur due to threats to European agriculture, reports the Polish Press Agency (PAP). Demonstrations are set to begin on 18th November.
Poland's agriculture ministry records 'reservations' over Mercosur deal
As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers ...
France opposed to Mercosur deal EU Commission hopes to sign
Ursula von der Leyen is confident a trade agreement with the South American countries can be reached. The EU Commission ...
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EU, Mercosur eye early December trade deal — to France’s dismay
The European Commission and Mercosur countries aim to conclude their long-running negotiations on a trade accord at a ...