The European Commission plans to sign the Mercosur agreement by year-end, increasing pressure on France to lift its opposition. French President Macron faces backlash from farmers concerned about competition from Latin American imports. The deal aims to liberalize trade but requires safeguards to protect EU markets. Germany and Spain support the agreement, while Poland, Hungary, and Austria oppose it. The situation is complicated by domestic political instability in France. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)