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French Farmers Stage Protests Over Trade Deals

French farmers are mobilizing against the EU-Mercosur trade deal and other policies impacting their livelihoods.

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How does the level of farmer anger vary across regions?: FNSEA's president, Arnaud Rousseau, highlighted that the level of anger and specific demands vary across regions, with Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine showing higher discontent.
When and where will the French farmers' protests begin?: French farmers, represented by FNSEA and JA, are planning protests starting November 18th or 19th, depending on the department, to voice their concerns about trade agreements and other issues impacting their livelihoods.
What is the main focus of the initial phase of the protests?: The protests are planned to last until mid-December or resume in January, with the first phase involving gatherings near prefectures and roundabouts to symbolize the "Europe passoire" theme.
What trade agreement is at the center of the farmers' concerns?: The main focus of the mobilization is the controversial trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, along with other EU policies seen as detrimental to European agriculture, such as tax relief for Ukrainian imports and pressures from China.
What are the broader concerns shared by other agricultural unions regarding the protests?: While the FNSEA rejects the Mercosur agreement in its current state, other agricultural unions share broader concerns about free trade agreements impacting European agriculture, with differing views on the extent of the protests.

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