Farmers Flood Paris to Oppose Mercosur Trade Deal TEC News / AFP January 13, 2026 Around 150 tractors had entered Paris by early morning, with authorities expecting the number to rise to about 300.
Confirmed: EU’s von der Leyen Set to Sign Mercosur Trade Deal in Paraguay TEC News January 12, 2026 Brussels has confirmed the January 17th signing date of the controversial Mercosur pact—despite protests from European farmers.
Polish Farmers Protest Mercosur Trade Deal TEC News / AFP January 9, 2026 Like France, Ireland, Austria, and Hungary, Poland rejected the trade agreement, which most EU member states approve of.
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.
