Mercosur Deal: RN Announces No Confidence Vote in Paris and Brussels Hélène de Lauzun January 9, 2026 The Mercosur affair has turned into a cruel indictment of Macron’s actions.
Mercosur Deal Accepted by EU Ambassadors Despite Protests TEC News January 9, 2026 EU ambassadors have given Brussels the green light to sign the controversial Mercosur agreement.
Farmers Across Europe Block Roads to Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal TEC News January 8, 2026 From Brussels to Paris, tractors and road blockades disrupted traffic—as farmers voiced concerns over unfair competition from South American imports.
Farmers’ Protests: Paris Under Siege Hélène de Lauzun January 8, 2026 Around a hundred tractors stormed Paris during the night to show force in front of the National Assembly.
Farmers Take to the Roads Again, Challenging the Mercosur Deal TEC News January 7, 2026 Farmers plan to deploy new tractor-based roadblocks—echoing the December 18th protests in Brussels.
Germany Expects Italy to Back EU-Mercosur Trade Deal TEC News / AFP January 7, 2026 Italy’s support for Mercosur deal hinges on safeguards and import controls for local farmers.
EU Dangles €45bn To Win Farmers’ Backing for Mercosur Deal TEC News / AFP January 6, 2026 Brussels is offering farmers early access to billions in funding as it tries to overcome opposition to a long-delayed trade deal with South America.
EU Agriculture Ministers Race Against the Clock on Mercosur Deal Javier Villamor January 6, 2026 The trade agreement is set to be signed on January 12th after a December pause triggered by protests in Brussels.
France Announces Import Suspensions Amid Farmers’ Mercosur Opposition TEC News January 5, 2026 The French government moves to block certain imported fruits in order to safeguard supply chains, protect consumers, and support local farmers.
French PM Meets Farm Union Representatives TEC News December 19, 2025 Farmers’ representatives await a letter from Prime Minister Lecornu outlining the government’s responses to agricultural issues
