A group of French farmers gathered near the National Institute of Agricultural Research in Paris to voice their strong opposition to a proposed trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries.
The farmers argue that the deal threatens the future of French agriculture, potentially undermining local farming livelihoods and causing widespread damage to the sector.
In a dramatic display of resistance, the demonstrators began building a concrete wall as part of their protest, accompanied by chants, speeches, and signs highlighting their concerns.
The farmers’ actions reflect growing anxiety over the potential negative impact of the EU-Mercosur agreement on French agricultural production and environmental standards.
