Faced with the EU-Mercosur Agreement, Agricultural Sectors Divided
In Brussels, farmers protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement, dividing French agricultural sectors.
SUMMARY
French farmers stage a massive protest in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, revealing significant divisions within agricultural sectors regarding the economic and environmental impacts of the deal.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Massive farmers' protest in Brussels against the EU-Mercosur agreement.
- Opposition led by the FNSEA and other agricultural unions.
- Concerns about unfair competition and the quality of French products.
- The European government maintains its supportive stance on the agreement.
CORE SUBJECT
Agricultural opposition to the EU-Mercosur agreement
In Brussels, on Thursday, December 18, the rallying cry of the farmers who came out in large numbers was unanimous. "No to the EU-Mercosur agreement," they shouted in unison. This demand was taken up by the alliance of the National Federation of Agricultural Holders' Unions (FNSEA) and other agricultural organizations. This opposition reflects divisions within the French agricultural sectors, with some fearing the economic and environmental consequences of this trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries. The protesters particularly denounce what they consider unfair competition and the risks to the quality of French agricultural products. Despite these protests, the European government maintains its favorable position on the agreement, emphasizing the expected benefits in terms of trade exchanges and international cooperation.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
National Federation of Agricultural Holders' Unions
🏛️ OrganizationFrench agricultural trade union organization
Brussels
📍 Location_CityCapital of Belgium and seat of European institutions
European Union
🏛️ OrganizationPolitical and economic organization of European countries
Mercosur
🏛️ OrganizationSouthern Common Market, a trade alliance of South American countries