Overview
- Speaking in Belém, Emmanuel Macron said he is "rather positive" about accepting the EU–Mercosur agreement while insisting he remains vigilant.
- Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the guarantees are still insufficient and that France’s red lines remain unchanged.
- The FNSEA denounced a "total renunciation" and Coordination Rurale warned of "the death of agriculture," urging French MEPs to block the deal.
- The European Commission adopted the text on September 3 and plans to secure Mercosur’s acceptance of reinforced safeguard clauses, with the pact still needing approval by all 27 EU states.
- Brazil indicated it is willing to sign the agreement on December 20 in Rio, as critics pursue an EU court challenge and French lawmakers seek a parliamentary vote.