EU Member States Provisionally Approve Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Farmer Protests

EU member states have given provisional approval to the Mercosur trade deal, sparking farmer protests across Ireland, France, Poland, and Belgium. The deal, which requires European Parliament approval, is opposed by agricultural producers concerned about market flooding with cheaper South American products.

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EU member states have provisionally approved the Mercosur trade deal, marking a significant step towards the European Union's largest free-trade accord. The decision, reached on Friday, has sparked widespread protests among farmers across Ireland IEIE, France FRFR, Poland PLPL, and Belgium BEBE. These protests, which took place over the weekend, highlight the deep-seated concerns among agricultural producers about the potential influx of cheaper South American food products that could undercut domestic markets, particularly in the beef and dairy sectors.
A demonstrator gestures during a farmers' protest against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement in Athlone, Ireland, on January 10, 2026. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
A demonstrator gestures during a farmers' protest against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement in Athlone, Ireland, on January 10, 2026. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
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