Macron criticizes EU decision to expedite trade agreement with Mercosur: 'bad surprise'
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his dissatisfaction with the EU's decision to expedite the trade agreement with Mercosur, deeming it a 'bad surprise' that undermines local producers.
Customs duties, agriculture, climate... What does the EU-Mercosur agreement really contain?
The EU-Mercosur agreement, long discussed and now set for provisional application despite French reservations, outlines points related to customs duties, agriculture, and climate.
EU-Mercosur Agreement: French Minister of Agriculture "regrets" the provisional application of the treaty
French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard expressed regret over the EU's decision to provisionally apply the Mercosur agreement, stating that it undermines the decisions of the European Parliament.
Commercial inertia: why is the EU so reluctant to implement the EU-Mercosur agreement?
The article discusses the EU's hesitation to move forward with the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, particularly in light of French opposition and declining agricultural competitiveness.
Agriculture: Bruno Retailleau declares 'war' on the 'culture of blockage'
Bruno Retailleau, leader of the French Republicans, has presented his agricultural policies aimed at transforming French agriculture by moving away from bureaucratic constraints.
The government increases the wolf culling quota, a measure announced in January
The French government has raised the culling quota for wolves, now allowing for the removal of 21% of the estimated wolf population, in response to agricultural union pressure.
Agricultural Policy in France: Between Stable Smell and State Crisis
France is grappling with a low-meat dietary strategy at the Paris Agricultural Show, a significant challenge for a country where beef is considered a cornerstone of identity.
French farming crisis a result of ‘15 years of failure’ in policy, expert says
The Paris Agriculture Fair opened without cows for the first time due to a lumpy skin disease outbreak, amidst criticism of the government's handling of the crisis.
Nostalgia and regulatory utopia, the two sources of decline in French agriculture
The article discusses the decline of French agriculture, emphasizing the need for a revival to regain food sovereignty.
Yves Thréard's Editorial: "The Agricultural Salon, a Tragic Mirror of Our Countryside"
Yves Thréard discusses the crisis facing French agriculture, highlighting the stark decline in farming and the emotional distress of farmers.
Annie Genevard: "We need to awaken consumers to food issues, who know that French agriculture is the most virtuous"
French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard calls for a consumer awakening to the importance of food choices and the virtues of French agriculture ahead of a contentious Agricultural Show.
Too many leeks, cauliflowers, and potatoes: why are farmers having such difficulty selling their vegetables?
French farmers are struggling to sell winter vegetables like leeks, cauliflowers, and potatoes due to overflowing stocks and decreased consumer demand, prompting major retailers to urge consumers to buy more.
Shooting of a wolf attacking an unprotected farm: the government gives its green light
The French government has authorized shooting a wolf that attacks unprotected livestock amid increasing agricultural conflicts.
"Deadly blackmail", "posture"... Exchange of blows between Leclerc and Genevard over commercial negotiations
A heated exchange occurred between E.Leclerc's CEO and the French Agriculture Minister regarding commercial negotiations as tensions rise between distributors and manufacturers.
France: The appetite of the French for eggs reaches record levels in 2025 – Producers ramp up production
In 2025, egg consumption in France reached record levels driven by affordability amidst economic uncertainty, prompting producers to increase output.
France's Duplomb law debate reignites over controversial pesticides
The French legislative debate surrounding the Duplomb law has resurfaced, particularly focusing on contentious pesticide usage in agricultural practices.
The French government calls for a reduction in meat consumption
The French government has urged citizens to limit meat consumption to improve health and combat climate change.
An "emblematic sector": Macron supports French wine at the Wine Paris exhibition this Monday
Emmanuel Macron is set to inaugurate the Wine Paris exhibition, showing his support for the French wine sector amid current geopolitical and climate challenges.
France's government survives two no-confidence votes over Mercosur deal
The French government withstood two no-confidence votes from left and right opposition parties regarding concerns over the EU-Mercosur trade deal, which they argue threatens local agriculture.
No cows allowed at French agricultural show
The French agricultural show has banned cows from participating this year, raising questions about the event's inclusivity and representation of the farming industry.
New farmers' protest in Paris against the EU-Mercosur agreement
French farmers protested in Paris for the second time in a week against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, claiming it threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition.
Why is French agriculture in crisis? The answer in four infographics
French agriculture, once a pillar of the nation's trade, is facing a significant crisis, with potential negative impacts from EU-Mercosur trade agreements.
French Farmers Block Paris with Tractors for the Second Time in a Week
French farmers brought their tractors to the streets of Paris for the second time in a week to protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which they claim threatens local agriculture by creating unfair competition from cheaper South American imports.
Some 350 tractors converge on Paris in latest farmers’ protest
French farmers protested in Paris with 350 tractors against an EU-Mercosur trade deal that they argue threatens local agriculture.
The stance of PASOK on Mercosur and the meeting of the socialist eurogroup
European socialists' decisions regarding the Mercosur agreement, which directly affects the agricultural sector, are emerging based on each country's national interests, with Spanish and German support for the agreement contrasting with French opposition.
Egg shortage: "The French must accept that we build chicken coops," says the Minister of Agriculture
Minister Annie Genevard has criticized the regulations applied to chicken coops that hinder egg production and strain the supply chain amid an ongoing egg shortage in France.
Angry farmers: filtering blockade at the port of Le Havre, operation planned on the A1
French farmers, protesting against the Mercosur treaty, have set up a filtering blockade at the port of Le Havre and are planning an operation on the A1 highway.
Motion of censure, European Court of Justice, parliamentary offensives… The French political class organizes to counter Mercosur
The French political class is mobilizing against the Mercosur trade agreement, with both the right and left seeking to delay its implementation amid ongoing protests from farmers.
The quota for the number of wolves that can be killed will increase by 10%, announces the Minister of Agriculture
The French Minister of Agriculture announced a 10% increase in the quota for wolves that can be hunted, citing the species' expansion and growing population as reasons for the change.
"A country that no longer feeds itself": how French agriculture has fallen from grace
France faces a probable agricultural trade deficit this year, marking a significant decline in the competitiveness of its agricultural sector.
Mercosur: the right is ready to do anything to postpone the agreement's entry into force
In response to the agricultural crisis, the French Republicans are calling for delays in the free trade treaty with Mercosur, citing the humiliation faced by France, as farmer discontent continues to rise.
LIVE - Mercosur: despite France's opposition and farmers' anger, the treaty could be adopted this Friday
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement faces opposition from France and widespread discontent among French farmers, yet it remains likely to be approved this Friday.
Mercosur: a chronicle of an announced failure for Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has struggled to garner support for the Mercosur agreement while facing potential isolation among EU nations.
French Farmers Protest at the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe Against Mercosur
French farmers demonstrated at iconic landmarks in Paris to protest against the Mercosur agreement, expressing feelings of bitterness and despair over high costs and restrictive regulations.
The anger of French farmers against the Mercosur agreement erupts in Paris
French farmers have taken to the streets in Paris to protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement, blocking several roads and demanding that the agricultural sector not be used as a bargaining chip.
Farmers block the AP-7 in protest against cuts in the CAP
French farmers have gathered with tractors near the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe in Paris to protest against cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), including a blockade of the AP-7 highway.
In Brussels, Annie Genevard tries to extract measures to calm French agricultural anger
In Brussels, Minister Annie Genevard seeks to secure stability in the French agricultural budget and suspend a tax increase on fertilizers to quell farmers' unrest.
Mercosur: the government will ban the importation of products from South America "containing residues of substances banned in Europe"
The French government is set to issue an order to prohibit the import of South American goods containing residues of substances that are banned in Europe, as announced by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture.