French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is..

Unions across EU 'share the view' that Mercosur deal will be 'detrimental to European agriculture'

Farmers block highway near French-Spanish border in protest against EU-Mercosur deal

Farmers have staged protests throughout the week across France, saying the EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens their livelihoods.

Spanish farmers lash out against Mercosur: “They will end European agriculture”

The Spanish government has defended the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur on agriculture and livestock, unlike other countries such as France or Germany. This has provoked the anger of..

'Bigger picture': EU-Mercosur trade deal would 'open door for a lot of French agricultural exports'

No comment: Farmers protesting against the MERCOSUR treaty block traffic in southern France

In France's Var department, farmers protesting against the MERCOSUR treaty gathered this Monday morning at various locations in the area, blocking highway traffic in Le Cannet-des-Maures.

French farmers rally across country to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers across France are on the road again, protesting the EU-Mercosur agreement and arguing that the deal would create unfair competition.

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.

EU-Mercosur trade deal could be 'fair,' Šefčovič promises in confirmation hearing

Grilled by MEPs on the trade deal with Latin American countries, Slovakia’s Commissioner-designate defended a deal that would satisfy opponents demanding insurances for farmers and transparency.