- Title: French farmers' protest approaches EU Parliament in Strasbourg
- Date: 26th November 2024
- Summary: STRASBOURG, FRANCE (NOVEMBER 26, 2024) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF FARMERS GATHERED WITH EU PARLIAMENT ON BACKGROUND VARIOUS OF TRACTORS DRIVING TRACTORS PARKED BANNER ON TRACTOR READING (French): "DON'T POISON OUR CHILDREN WITH YOUR IMPORTED PRODUCTS" TRACTOR DRIVING TRACTOR PARKING FARMER SEATED ON MOVING SHOVEL TRACTORS PARKED/POLICE STANDING FARMERS SEATED AROUND FIRE VARIOUS
- Embargoed: 10th December 2024 15:11
- Keywords: Mercosur
- Location: STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- City: STRASBOURG, FRANCE
- Country: France
- Topics: Europe,Society/Social Issues
- Reuters ID: LVA001271426112024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: French farmers gathered on Tuesday (November 26) in Strasbourg to protest against a Mercosur trade deal while the EU Parliament was holding a plenary session.
A convoy of about 30 tractors drove close to the EU Parliament building after the police allowed them near the EU institution venue.
A trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries, which includes a significant section on agriculture, has recently triggered protests from EU farmers who argue farm imports from South America do not meet European standards.
The agreement dating from 2019 and published on the Commission website has yet to be adopted. It includes the establishment of import quotas of certain agricultural products from Mercosur countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, either duty free or at reduced levy.
The agreement would also give EU farmers increased access to South American markets which could boost exports of products such as wine, cheese, milk powder and olive oil.
The French National Assembly debated on Tuesday on the proposed EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and
EU lawmakers will debate on Wednesday (November 27) on the future of farming and agriculture.
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