French farmers block government buildings in Paris, protesting EU trade deal and regulatory constraints.

French farmers are protesting by blocking entrances to government buildings in Paris, including the food safety agency and agricultural research institute, citing regulatory constraints that hinder production. They oppose a planned EU-Mercosur free trade deal, fearing it will flood the market with cheaper produce from countries with less stringent rules. The protests, condemned by Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard as attacks on property, also highlight restrictions on products like insecticides, which farmers say cause significant productivity losses.

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