Why does France oppose the Mercosur deal?

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France opposes the Mercosur deal due to concerns over unfair competition from South American agricultural imports, threats to domestic production of beef, chicken, sugar, ethanol, and honey, and dissatisfaction with government disease control measures. French political bodies unanimously reject the agreement, fearing negative impacts on local farmers and food standards.

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EU member states back Mercosur deal, French MEPs vow fight

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EU member states approved the Mercosur trade deal after two decades of talks
France, Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Ireland voted against; Belgium abstained 19s
Opponents warn of unfair competition for EU farmers from Latin American imports 25s
Commission added concessions, including €45 billion in agricultural policy funds 33s
Final approval requires European Parliament consent 58s

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EU member states back Mercosur deal, French MEPs vow fight

Euronews

1 day ago

EU member states back Mercosur deal, French MEPs vow fight

Opponents warned the agreement could expose EU farmers to unfair competition from Latin American agricultural imports.

Macron says France to vote against EU-Mercosur deal

France 24

2 days ago

Macron says France to vote against EU-Mercosur deal

There is unanimous political rejection of the agreement in the National Assembly and Senate.

France 24

2 days ago

Macron says France to vote against EU-Mercosur deal

France will vote against signing the Mercosur agreement.

Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

Euronews

2 days ago

Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

The French government claims the deal will threaten beef, chicken, sugar, ethanol, and honey production.

Euronews

2 days ago

Farmers storm Paris with tractors to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

French farmers are also angry about government sanitary measures to control lumpy skin disease in cattle.

Protests over EU-Mercosur deal: French farmers bring tractors to Paris

France 24

3 days ago

Protests over EU-Mercosur deal: French farmers bring tractors to Paris

Farmers believe the deal creates unfair competition due to lower quality standards for South American products; President Macron has objected but the deal seems set to proceed.

Von der Leyen pledges early funding to farmers

Euronews

4 days ago

Von der Leyen pledges early funding to farmers

The proposal aims to address concerns from farmers in France, Italy, and Poland about cheap imports of beef, chicken, and sugar.

EU ministers to hold talks ahead of possible Mercosur deal signing

Euronews

5 days ago

EU ministers to hold talks ahead of possible Mercosur deal signing

Italy and France delayed a crucial vote to protect their farmers, who fear they cannot compete with Latin American imports.

Why does France oppose the Mercosur deal?

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