Farmers in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, where the demonstrations first took root, say their concerns over low food prices, foreign competition, and government red tape remain largely unaddressed

In a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on December 5, Macron underscored that France still considers the deal "unacceptable" in its current form, particularly due to concerns over the potential impact on French farmers

French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur trade deal, accusing it of endangering agricultural standards and livelihoods. The nationwide demonstrations have united France's political spectrum, with leaders denouncing the agreement as harmful to domestic farming and European food safety