
Macron Tells EU Leaders: Mercosur is Wrong for France
The proposed trade agreement between Latin America and Europe faces resistance in France—over fears of regulatory double standards and cheap agricultural products flooding the market.

The proposed trade agreement between Latin America and Europe faces resistance in France—over fears of regulatory double standards and cheap agricultural products flooding the market.

Paris is pushing to postpone a December decision, arguing that key agricultural safeguards remain unfinished as EU leaders enter a week of high-stakes negotiations.

The EU is rushing to finalize the trade mega-deal and prove its competitiveness, countering Trump’s recent criticisms of a “weak” Europe.

With 245 votes in favor and none against, the resolution clearly communicates Parliament’s stance to President Macron.

Brussels politicians want the EU court to examine the controversial trade deal, which could delay concluding the agreement.

The rebellion was a result of growing tension over the Mercosur deal threatening farmers across Europe.

While the long shadow of ‘Pfizergate’ also looms over the European Commission president, Patriots for Europe remind of the mismanaged Mercosur deal as the vote of no-confidence date draws closer.

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Mounting anger over EU budget reforms and trade agreements is set to result in unprecedented pressure on Europe’s countryside.

Manfred Weber called for more centralization in Brussels and declared that “only an irreversible EU can survive in today’s world.”