Emmanuel Macron European Commission

Macron says France will vote against Mercosur

France to vote against Mercosur trade deal, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France would vote against the signing of the free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc of South American nations on Friday.

Irish Farmers Journal · 7h

France to vote against the Mercosur deal

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French farmers stage protest in Paris to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

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French farmers block Paris streets in protest against Mercosur trade deal

French farmers launched a pre-dawn blockade of roads into Paris and several of the city's landmarks in protest against a sweeping trade deal the European Union hopes soon to sign with South American ...

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Farmers enter Paris on tractors to rage against trade deal

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Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal

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European Commission piles up concessions for Paris and Rome hoping to seal Mercosur signature

From early cash to relaxing duties, the Commission makes tailor-made overtures for France and Italy as Mercosur trade deal enters final stretch. Rome signals it is open to signing it, Paris remains cautious in heated domestic debate with more protests planned this week from farmers.

Euractiv

Macron calls for deepening EU's digital rules in face of US pushback

Macron also blasted back at the US for “breaking free from international rules” and “gradually turning away” from its European allies, following renewed US rhetoric about taking over Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark. “We need to act as Europeans and own a power posture,” Macron urged.

NewsBytes

India's getting a wave of European leaders—here's why it matters

India is set to host high-profile European leaders amid intense negotiations for a free trade agreement and escalating US-India trade tensions.

TASS

European Commission to speed up work on countermeasures to US’ tariffs — Macron

PARIS, July 12. /TASS/. France shares the European Union’s disapproval of the United States’ 30% tariffs, French President Emmanuel Macron said, adding that the European Commission will speed up preparations of countermeasures. "Along with the ...

Courthouse News Service

G6 countries disperse without Ukraine agreement as Middle East crisis deepens

Leaders of various countries attend the G7 summit discussions in Kananaskis, western Canada, on June 17, 2025. (Clockwise from front left) French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission, President Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary General Mark ...

European Allies Agree to Key Security Provisions for Ukraine

Britain and France firmed up a postwar troop commitment in Ukraine, though Russia has said it will reject any deal that allows NATO-country forces in Ukraine.