French Farmers Plan Nationwide Protests Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal on September 25
France’s leading farming union FNSEA is mobilising nationwide on 25 September to challenge the EU-Mercosur trade pact, calling on Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu for clear policies protecting domestic agriculture
French Farmers Still Struggling Months After Protests: ‘Nothing Has Changed’
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
Macron Reaffirms France’s Opposition to EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
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 Protest Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Political Unanimity
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