French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard has voiced her disapproval regarding the European Union's recent decision to provisionally apply the trade agreement with Mercosur, which includes countries like Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. She articulated her concerns during the Agriculture Show, where she emphasized that this decision is 'very detrimental' and does not align with the respect that should have been afforded to the European Parliament's decisions on this matter.

Genevard criticized the approach taken by the EU, specifically pointing out that such provisional agreements can undermine the functioning of democratic institutions within Europe. Her remarks followed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's announcement, which has sparked tensions among member states and raised questions about the implications for agricultural policies and local farmers, particularly in France.

The provisional application of the EU-Mercosur agreement has broader implications not just for France but also for the internal dynamics of the EU, as it may affect trade negotiations and relationships with countries in South America. The discontent expressed by Genevard and others may lead to a push for a reevaluation of how trade agreements are negotiated and implemented in the future, ensuring that the voices of member states like France are not sidelined in favor of expediency in trade negotiations.