French farmers are protesting against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement by blocking a highway near the French-Spanish border. The protests, led by the Coordination Rurale union, aim to disrupt heavy goods vehicle traffic. The French Minister of Agriculture condemned their actions as unacceptable, arguing they risk public empathy for farmers. The EU-Mercosur agreement seeks to enhance trade by reducing barriers, but farmers fear it will lead to unfair competition with South American farms. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)