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A French farmer drives his tractor to block a main road during a protest against the Mercosur trade deal with South American nations, December 2025

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Video. EU agriculture ministers to hold crucial talks ahead of Mercosur vote

Updated: 05/01/2026 - 17:33 GMT+1

With the European Commission expected to offer assurances to opponents worried about their farmers, the EU’s 27 ministers will meet on Wednesday for a “political” discussion before an expected vote on the pivotal trade deal on Friday.

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