Tractors clog Brussels in anger at EU-Mercosur trade deal
Hundreds of tractors converged on Brussels on Thursday in a show of farmers' anger at the EU's planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur -- whose fate hung in the balance as summit talks opened in the Belgian capital. More than 150 tractors clogged the streets of central Brussels Thursday morning with many more expected.
18 Dec 11:17 · YEN.com.gh
EU-Mercosur trade deal signing postponed as France and Italy seek more safeguards
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, diplomatic…
18 Dec 18:07 · France 24
Massive farmers protests in Brussels over EU regulations
On the sidelines of the European summit, hundreds of farmers are gathering in Brussels, blocking parts of the Belgian capital to protest against EU regulations and the signing of a Mercosur trade deal, which they call unfair competition for European farmers. Our journalist Armen Georgian is on the scene and describes a chaotic situation.
18 Dec 15:35 · France 24
Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest South American free-trade deal
Farmers in tractors have blocked roads, thrown potatoes and eggs, and set off fireworks in Brussels outside a European Union leaders’ summit.
18 Dec 00:03 · The Seattle Times
Germany and Spain urge EU to back Mercosur trade deal as France resists
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged EU leaders on Thursday to back a contentious free trade pact with South American bloc Mercosur but French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron insisted it was still not ready. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
18 Dec 12:35 · The Straits Times
Farmers block Brussels roads, light fires in tense protest over EU-Mercosur deal
Farmers in tractors blocked roads and scuffled with riot police outside a European Union leaders’ summit in Brussels on Wednesday to protest against a major free-trade deal with South American trading…
18 Dec 08:02 · France 24
Germany, Spain urge EU to back Mercosur trade pact, but France resists
The pact with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay has been 25 years in the making. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
18 Dec 15:20 · The Straits Times
For the Brazilian President, signing the Mercosur-EU deal is 'now or never'
As Europe hesitates over the Mercosur agreement, Brazilian President Lula has shown signs of frustration with a deal '37 years in the making'. He warned it was 'now or never' to sign, saying there would be no further opportunities during his term in office. FRANCE 24's Tom Vickery has the details from Rio.
18 Dec 15:33 · France 24
Mercosur signing delayed until January, von der Leyen tells leaders – POLITICO
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni requested postponement of the signature to reassure farmers.
18 Dec 19:22 · POLITICO
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