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flag France's farmers protest over cattle cull and trade deal; government urges Christmas truce.

flag The French government has called for a Christmas truce in ongoing farmer protests, urging a pause in road blockades and demonstrations over the government’s cattle cull to fight lumpy skin disease and opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal. flag Farmers have disrupted transportation with blockades and symbolic actions, including placing a coffin labeled "RIP Agri" at President Macron’s residence, citing distrust in official policies and fears of unfair competition from imported goods. flag While some groups, like the Young Farmers union, expressed willingness to observe a truce, others remain uncertain. flag Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met with farm leaders, with a government response expected to influence whether protests ease. flag The EU has delayed the Mercosur deal amid widespread opposition.

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