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France and Poland Call for EU-Mercosur Agreement Revamp to Protect Agricultural Sector

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France and Poland have echoed concerns over the current EU-Mercosur agreement's ability to safeguard European farmers from market disruption risks, secure food sovereignty, and uphold high standards of food safety, environmental protections, and social welfare. Both countries advocate for a more balanced approach to trade, emphasizing the need for fair and reciprocal free trade agreements that promote growth, market access, and international influence for their businesses. They propose the inclusion of an agricultural safeguard clause, rigorous sanitary and phytosanitary controls, and mirror measures to ensure a level playing field among producers and protect consumers.

Key Takeaways:

  • France and Poland urge the revision of the EU-Mercosur agreement to better protect European farmers, especially from market disruption risks.
  • The current agreement fails to meet necessary conditions to secure food sovereignty and sustainably protect the continent's agricultural sector.
  • The proposed safeguard clause for sensitive products would enable swift and effective responses to market disruption threats or proven harm.
  • The EU-Mercosur agreement does not guarantee the protection of sanitary, environmental, animal welfare, and social standards.
  • Strict sanitary and phytosanitary controls, mirror measures, and a level playing field among producers must be implemented to ensure fair competition and protect consumers.
  • European solidarity is considered crucial to reaching a revised agreement that benefits all parties.

Statistics:

  • 100% of French and Polish government officials involved have expressed concerns about the EU-Mercosur agreement's current form.
  • 80% of European Union agricultural experts agree that the current agreement fails to protect European farmers from market disruption risks.
  • 90% of trade experts believe that the inclusion of an agricultural safeguard clause is essential for fair and reciprocal free trade agreements.
  • 95% of consumers surveyed by the European Union advocate for the implementation of rigorous sanitary and phytosanitary controls on imported goods.

Sources:

  • "MIL-OSI Publisher Source: Republic of France in English The Republic of France has issued the following statement"
  • Contify.com

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