Growing European Opposition Threatens EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
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French MPs have strongly condemned the EU's trade deal with South America, reflecting growing opposition across Europe. This comes amid political tensions as Marine Le Pen, a far-right presidential candidate, threatens to destabilize the eurozone by challenging Michel Barnier's government. Additionally, the European Commission is set to approve spending plans for all countries except the Netherlands due to disagreements over future public spending. Barnier, seeking allies against the Mercosur deal, has chosen Italy over Germany for his first bilateral visit, highlighting France's critical stance on EU trade policies.
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- Poland joins France in opposing EU-Mercosur free trade agreement FRANCE 24 English
- Poland backs French effort to kill Mercosur trade deal Financial Times
- Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed The Associated Press
- French protests: Growers block motorway and hijack lorries containing Spanish wine Decanter.com
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