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French farmers block Bordeaux port in fourth day of nationwide protest
Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on…
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Farmers block highway near French-Spanish border
Farmers have staged protests throughout the week across France, saying the EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens their livelihoods. ADVERTISEMENT French farmers…
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EU-Mercosur trade deal: Winners and losers in Europe
European member states are facing benefits and drawbacks as the sealing of the strategically important deal is drawing closer. ADVERTISEMENT…
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French farmers mobilise nationwide to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
Farmers across France are on the road again, protesting the EU-Mercosur agreement and arguing that the deal would create unfair…
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Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal
This article was originally published in French The trade agreement could get the green light next week’s G20 summit in Brazil,…
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Poland’s agriculture ministry has ‘reservations’ over Mercosur deal
As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers…
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MEPs back agriculture commission nominee following CAP defence pledges
Luxembourgish Commissioner nominee won EU lawmakers’ hearts promising to be a boots-on-the-ground Commissioner closer to farmers’ needs. ADVERTISEMENT MEPs have…
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EU-Mercosur trade deal could be ‘fair,’ Šefčovic promises
Grilled by MEPs on the trade deal with Latin American countries, Slovakia’s commissioner-designate defended a deal that would satisfy opponents…
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French farmers plan new wave of nationwide protests in November
The nature of the protests has not yet been confirmed but union leaders say they could spread to Brussels. ADVERTISEMENT…
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French MPs are putting pressure on France over Mercosur deal
As a deal with Mercosur countries looms, French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris ramp up pressure on France over environmental…
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