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Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal Outside European Parliament

Published January 20, 2026, 19:16
Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Deal Outside European Parliament

Thousands of farmers from France, Italy, Belgium, and Poland demonstrated outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, expressing strong opposition to the EU-Mercosur agreement. The protest took place on the eve of a vote on whether to challenge the agreement in court. Farmers accused the European Commission of abandoning them and expressed fears that the deal would lead to the import of food produced to lower quality and safety standards. Clashes occurred during the demonstration, with protesters throwing objects at police, who responded with tear gas. The farmers plan to remain in Strasbourg until Wednesday, declaring they will fight until the end.