The political spectrum in France is more fragmented than ever before, but there is consensus on one issue: the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Parties across the political spectrum are voicing their support for farmers, who have launched a protest campaign. According to the farmers’ union FNSEA, this is set to last until mid-December. The protesters fear a veritable „flood“ of meat from Brazil and Argentina. They warn of „unfair competition“ from products that are not subject to the „strict environmental and health standards of the EU.“