French farmers, represented by the FNSEA union, are set to resume nationwide protests in mid-November, driven by dissatisfaction over a potential EU-Mercosur trade deal that could increase competition from cheaper imports. The protests stem from ongoing grievances related to regulatory burdens, weather-affected harvests, and livestock diseases, exacerbated by political deadlock following a recent election. Farmers fear that the trade agreement will allow an influx of agricultural goods that do not meet EU standards, prompting renewed calls for action.
