Published: Jan 14, 2026, 21:36 IST | Updated: Jan 14, 2026, 21:36 IST
European farmers took to the streets across Ireland, France, Poland, Belgium, and beyond in early January 2026 to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal's provisional approval. Thousands of tractors converged on cities like Paris and Athlone, decrying an influx of 99,000 tonnes of cheap South American beef that could undercut local standards and livelihoods.