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Mercosur trade deal: MEPs for and against
As negotiations heat up in Montevideo, we asked two MEPs how they consider this major deal.
Von der Leyen flies to Mercosur summit amid French political turmoil
While the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen landed in Uruguay to finalize the Mercosur agreement, France, in the midst of a political crisis, continues to voice its opposition to the trade agreement.
Can France block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement?
Key negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement are set to begin Thursday in Uruguay. Meanwhile, France remains staunchly opposed to the deal and is actively working to rally a blocking minority to derail the agreement.
Can France block the Mercosur trade agreement?
France has fervently opposed the free trade agreement between the EU and five South American nations.
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What beef do EU farmers have with the Mercosur free trade deal?
The deal has been 25 years in the making and it aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world - but farmers in Europe are heavily opposed to sealing it, saying that they cannot compete with South American livestock producers.
Jourová: financial sanctions key to countering rule of law abuses
Financial sanctions are the EU's best tool for bringing member states to compliance, despite their length, outgoing European Commissioner Vera Jourová told Euronews in exclusive interview.
Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal
While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.
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 exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector.
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.
Spanish farmers lash out: 'They will end European agriculture'
The Spanish government has defended the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur on agriculture and livestock, unlike other countries such as France or Germany. This has provoked the anger of Spanish farmers, who are not ruling out protest action.
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.
No comment: Farmers protesting against the MERCOSUR treaty block traffic in southern France
In France's Var department, farmers protesting against the MERCOSUR treaty gathered this Monday morning at various locations in the area, blocking highway traffic in Le Cannet-des-Maures.
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 competition.
Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal
The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.
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 reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which leads the opposition to the deal.
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.
EU-Mercosur trade deal could be 'fair,' Šefčovič promises
Grilled by MEPs on the trade deal with Latin American countries, Slovakia’s Commissioner-designate defended a deal that would satisfy opponents demanding insurances for farmers and transparency.
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.
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 and agricultural concerns.
Euroviews. This is why green activists joined farmers protests in Brussels
Governments need to address the real issues faced by farmers: fair incomes, workers’ rights, and the shift towards local and agroecological food systems, Clara Bourgin writes.