French farmers stage protest in Paris to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal
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French farmers are protesting in Paris against a proposed EU trade deal with the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay). The farmers, organized by the Coordination Rurale union, blocked roads with tractors near landmarks like the Eiffel Tower to demonstrate their opposition. They fear the deal, which would create a large common market, will lead to unfair competition from cheaper South American agricultural products. EU states are scheduled to vote on the deal, which is supported by countries like Germany and Spain but faces strong opposition from France due to its powerful farming lobby. The French government has stated that the road blockades are illegal, but the farmers continue to protest in front of the parliament.
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AI-ExtractedThe Mercosur deal is backed by Germany and Spain but France has long been fiercely opposed.
We are between resentment and despair. We have a feeling of abandonment – with Mercosur being an example.
EU states are due to vote on Friday on the deal with Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
The EU-Mercosur deal would create a common market of nearly 800 million people.
French farmers are protesting an imminent EU trade deal with South American countries (Mercosur).
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