European agreement with "Mercosur" It sparks farmers’ demonstrations in several countries
Banners were raised with the words: "No to the EU-Mercosur agreement" and"Support Irish agriculture" Hanging on some of the tractors that flocked to a small town located halfway between Dublin and Galway, the day after the European approval. Like its counterparts in France, Hungary, Poland and Austria, the Irish government opposed the conclusion of this agreement, which sparked widespread protests, amid fears of the influx of cheaper products that do not necessarily adhere to European Union standards. The European Parliament still must decide on the agreement, which was negotiated. For more than 25 years between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc in South America, which includes Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. The agreement would create one of the largest free trade zones in the world, including more than 700 million consumers. As for its supporters, such as Germany and Spain, they believe that it will, on the contrary, allow for the revitalization of the faltering European economy by canceling a large portion of customs duties, which would support European exports of cars. And machinery, wine and cheese. In Ireland, farmers are particularly concerned about competition resulting from importing lower-priced beef. She described "Irish Farmers Association" European green light "Very disappointing" Hopes, and called on MPs to oppose it. Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Friday that the government "She will continue to voice her concerns".
Thousands demonstrated Saturday against the free trade agreement between and the South American Common Market (The European agreement with "Mercosur" Irish Farmers Association
