EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces French Opposition Amid New Negotiations
European farmers are protesting in Brussels against the impending EU-Mercosur trade deal, which they fear will harm local agriculture by allowing South American countries access to EU markets without adhering to the same regulations. The deal is seen as beneficial to industries like German car manufacturing but detrimental to small European farms. French farmers, in particular, are vocal in their opposition, fearing unfair competition and the potential demise of their industry. The protests highlight broader dissatisfaction with EU leadership, particularly with Ursula von der Leyen, who is compared to Kamala Harris for her progressive stance and perceived ineffectiveness.