A controversial trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc is back in the spotlight with rekindled optimism that the two sides could conclude an agreement before the year is over.

According to Politico, the EU agreement with South American countries could be signed later this year. The protests have been announced by FNSEA,

The EU has been negotiating the terms of a free trade agreement for over 20 years. Negotiations have been delayed partly due to France's opposition, which fears the agreement will impact the competitiveness of European agriculture. Among the arguments are ...

The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers. #EuropeNews

The share of Brazilian agribusiness sector exports sent to European Union countries fell from 40.9% to 13.3% between 1999 and 2024, notably in favor of China, which now accounts for 32.6% of exports.

European farmers protested in Brussels on Wednesday against the EU-Mercosur free trade deal with South American countries, with farmers in neighbouring France saying they would follow suit from early next week.