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A French farmer drives his tractor to block a main road during a protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Video. The Commission adds concessions for Paris and Rome to lock Mercosur

Updated: 07/01/2026 - 19:40 GMT+1

From early cash to relaxing duties, the Commission makes tailor-made overtures for France and Italy as Mercosur trade deal enters final stretch. Rome signals it is open to signing it, Paris remains cautious in heated domestic debate with more protests planned this week from farmers.

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