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Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal Outside European House in Nicosia

Published February 14, 2026, 12:17
Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal Outside European House in Nicosia

Farmers and trade unions held a protest outside the European House in Nicosia, expressing strong opposition to the EU-Mercosur agreement. Protesters accused the agreement of endangering local production and public health, demanding its immediate withdrawal. Holding banners with slogans such as “Food is not a commodity” and “Our health above their profits”, the demonstrators delivered a resolution to the Permanent Representation of the EU in Cyprus. Similar mobilizations are taking place in other European countries, highlighting the broader concern about the agreement's impact. Organizers emphasized the need to protect local production and ensure food quality.