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French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech to French ambassadors Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

Video. Paris to vote ‘No’ on Mercosur, risking major diplomatic setback

Updated: 08/01/2026 - 20:33 GMT+1

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday on X that Paris will oppose the Mercosur trade deal in a crucial vote in Brussels on Friday. If a qualified majority of member states back the agreement, as expected, it would mark a major setback for the French leader.

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