The EU-Mercosur trade deal, finalized after 25 years, faces potential delays or collapse due to opposition from France, Italy, and other EU countries, amid protests and concerns from farmers. German Chancellor Merz advocates for ratification, while French and Italian leaders express reservations, citing agricultural protections. Brazilian President Lula warns that if the deal isn't finalized soon, Brazil won't renegotiate during his tenure, emphasizing the geopolitical importance of the agreement. The deal aims to boost trade between the EU and Latin America but is hindered by internal political disagreements.
Mass protests and strikes across France against budget cuts led to over 280,000 participants and 141 arrests, with some clashes and provocations reported, while international issues such as Russia-Ukraine conflict and AI legislation in Italy also featured in the news.
The article discusses the recent protests in France, highlighting a shift in social and political dynamics from urban centers (metropolia) to peripheral regions (Périphéria), emphasizing that genuine, serious social movements now originate from the dispossessed working and middle classes outside major cities, reflecting a broader geopolitical and cultural shift towards reindustrialization and multipolar power.
Prophet Uche predicted protests in France for September 2025, which coincided with nationwide unrest over austerity and inequality, leading to arrests and clashes with police amid political instability.
Protests across France, including road blockades and fires, erupted in response to government austerity measures and political dissatisfaction, leading to numerous arrests and clashes with police, amid ongoing political instability and widespread discontent.
Protests erupted across France against austerity measures and political dissatisfaction following the appointment of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, with demonstrators blocking streets and clashing with police, reflecting widespread unrest amid a deeply divided parliament and economic challenges.
France faced nationwide protests and disruptions as protesters blocked key infrastructure to oppose austerity measures and express frustration with President Macron's government, which recently appointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister amid political volatility and public unrest.
Protests across France, driven by the 'Block Everything' movement and broader political unrest, have led to highway blockades, fires, and clashes with police, as citizens express anger over government austerity measures and political discontent, resulting in a heavy police deployment and ongoing demonstrations.
French police arrested nearly 200 protesters during widespread 'Block Everything' demonstrations across France, which paralyzed transport and daily life in response to austerity measures and political dissatisfaction following the collapse of the government. The protests, driven by anger over economic policies and perceived political neglect, involved fires, barricades, and clashes with police, with significant public support and calls for political change.
