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European farmers blocked Brussels roads during an EU summit, protesting the stalled Mercosur trade deal over farm and environmental concerns.
On December 18, 2025, thousands of European farmers blocked major roads in Brussels during an EU leaders’ summit, protesting the long-stalled Mercosur free-trade deal with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Demonstrators threw potatoes and eggs, set off fireworks, and clashed with police, who used tear gas and water cannons.
They demanded stronger safeguards for EU agriculture, stricter environmental and pesticide standards, and more import inspections.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni opposed rushing the deal, citing risks to farmers and the environment.
The agreement, which would eliminate tariffs on most goods over 15 years, has faced political hurdles despite ongoing efforts to finalize it.
Los agricultores europeos bloquearon las carreteras de Bruselas durante una cumbre de la UE, protestando contra el estancamiento del acuerdo comercial del Mercosur por preocupaciones agrícolas y ambientales.