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flag French protesters, led by Patriots party, tore up an EU flag at a rally over fears of the EU-Mercosur trade deal harming farmers.

flag Protesters in Paris, led by the Patriots party and its leader Florian Philippot, tore up an EU flag during a rally of over 1,000 people demanding France exit the EU to protect its farming sector. flag The symbolic act, featuring a farmer and Philippot ripping the flag, was fueled by opposition to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal, which farmers fear would flood markets with cheaper, less-regulated imports. flag Support for farmers' concerns remains high, with an Elabe poll showing 80% of French people back their stance. flag In recent weeks, mayors in several towns removed EU flags from town halls in symbolic protest.

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