France is firmly opposing the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, citing concerns over environmental and agricultural impacts.

President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated France's stance against the deal, which involves South American countries like Brazil and Argentina.

French farmers, supported by major unions, are mobilizing against the agreement, fearing unfair competition and environmental harm.

The French government is using all institutional means to block the deal at the EU level, despite the EU's intent to finalize it by year-end.

The agreement, which has been in negotiation for over two decades, aims to eliminate tariffs and boost trade between the EU and Mercosur countries.

However, it faces criticism for potentially increasing deforestation and undermining European agricultural standards.