IFA joins protest against Mercosur in Strasbourg

IFA president Francie Gorman is in Strasbourg this morning for a farmers' protest outside the European Parliament.

They're continuing their campaign against the Mercosur trade deal - which still has to be ratified.

Around 27,000 people protested against the agreement in Athlone recently.

Francie Gorman says it's not a "done deal" yet:

Longford IFA chairman John Sheridan says he fears the deal will be approved:

French farmers are gathering in Strasbourg for a protest against the Mercosur agreement this morning - will they have a bigger crowd that we had in Athlone??? #NOtoMercosur pic.twitter.com/DVwea2WWhL

— Ciaran Mullooly MEP (@ciaranmullooly) January 20, 2026