French Parliament Opposes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

French Parliament Opposes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

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French Parliament Opposes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

French parliamentarians strongly oppose the EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns over deforestation, environmental standards, and unfair competition for European producers.

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What are the potential risks to European consumers?
The significant differences in environmental, sanitary, and animal welfare regulations between the EU and Mercosur pose a risk to European consumers and create unfair competition for European agricultural producers.
What environmental concerns are raised about the agreement?
The agreement's potential to increase deforestation in the Amazon and Cerrado regions, coupled with the significant disparity in pesticide use and animal welfare standards, is raising serious concerns.
How could the agreement impact European agricultural producers?
The increased import of beef, poultry, corn, sugar, and ethanol without tariffs could severely harm European producers due to unfair competition and a lack of effective import controls.
What preconditions did France set for the agreement, and have they been met?
The French parliamentarians argue that the EU-Mercosur agreement fails to meet the preconditions set by France: reducing imported deforestation, aligning with the Paris Agreement, and implementing equivalent sanitary and environmental measures.
What is the main concern of the French parliamentarians regarding the EU-Mercosur agreement?
French parliamentarians are expressing strong opposition to the EU-Mercosur association agreement, citing unmet conditions related to deforestation, climate change, and sanitary and environmental standards.