Macron's Openness to EU-Mercosur Deal Sparks Outrage in France

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The representatives of the agricultural world rejected the words of Emmanuel Macron, who said he was "rather positive" about the possibility of accepting the trade agreement between the EU and four Latin American Mercosur countries.

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The announcement by Emmanuel Macron on the possibility of a trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur provokes a wave of outrageous reactions in the French political class and in the agricultural trade unions

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The statement made by the Head of State from Brazil has bogged down agricultural trade unions and a large part of the political class.

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Emmanuel Macron, formerly opposed to the trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur countries, is now in favour, causing the anger of the French agricultural unions. The guarantees obtained are judged to be...

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While France has for a long time slowed down the EU-Mercosur agreement, Emmanuel Macron now welcomes advances in protecting farmers and strengthening the European customs union.