Hundreds of farmers enter Paris on tractors to protest against deal with Mercosur

January 13, 2026

TL;DR

Hundreds of tractors blocked roads in Paris, including the Quai d'Orsay and in front of the National Assembly.
The protest is against the free trade agreement between the EU and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
Farmers cite a deep crisis in agriculture and demand government action.
Despite French President Macron's opposition, farmers feel authorities have not done enough to prevent the deal.
Excessive bureaucracy is highlighted as a factor making French farmers uncompetitive.
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement was announced as nearing finalization in December 2025 and concluded on December 6.
The agreement requires approval from each EU member state to take effect.
France, Poland, and the EU's agricultural lobby are among those opposing the deal.

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