French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that France would vote against the European Union's trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur. The deal, which EU member states will vote on Friday, has sparked protests among French farmers, who fear the consequences of competition from Brazil and its neighbors.

EDITORIAL. France's hopes of forming a blocking minority have quickly faded, with the free trade agreement between the EU and four South American countries is set to be finalized…

Im Ringen um das Mercosur-Abkommen zeichnet sich für Frankreich eine Niederlage ab. Die Bauern sind wütend, die Regierung bemüht sich um Einfuhrbeschränkungen.