EU-Mercosur trade deal advances unstoppable as Poland and France scramble for farm protections.
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European Commission presents Mercosur deal text in July for member states' approval. Most countries back the deal unofficially. Poland and France lack power to block it. Polish agriculture minister Siekierski meets French counterpart Genevard in Paris. Both demand annex shielding European agriculture. EU trade commissioner proposes 1 billion euro fund for farmer losses. Poland insists on tools to counter market disruptions. No chance to stop deal entirely. Polish farmers reject deal without safeguards. France and Poland can still shape terms. Opponents dwindle but fight continues. Minister vows defense of Polish farms.

Europe and the EU Poland and the Poles France Agriculture Economy Politics South America

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