Protesting farmers clash with police as EU debates trade deal

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 18, 2025 at 09:34 PM

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On December 18, 2025, protesting farmers clashed with police in Brussels while EU leaders debated a controversial trade deal with South American countries. Farmers drove tractors into the city to demonstrate their opposition to the proposed agreement. They believe the deal, which would allow cheaper produce to enter the EU, will threaten their livelihoods. Police used tear gas to control the protesting crowds. The demonstrations took place as EU leaders discussed the trade agreement, which is intended to foster economic cooperation but has raised concerns among European agricultural producers.

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Key Player Opposition Context

South American nations 60% Brussels 70% Police ×270% Farmers ×280% European Union ×290%

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trade deal 90% farmers 90% protest 80% eu 70% cheaper produce 70% police 70% south american nations 60% brussels 60% livelihoods 50% tractors 40%

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Al Jazeera

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Brussels

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