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France: Farmers’ Protests Against Mercosur Expand Across Country, Motorway Blockages Continue

Thousands of European farmers are gathering in Brussels today, December 18, to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal during a high-stakes European Council summit. In France, the unrest has escalated with motorways being blocked and protests expanding toward major ski resort access routes just ahead of tomorrow's scheduled vote on the agreement. This surge in mobilization follows a massive day of action yesterday, which saw over 3,600 farmers participate in at least 80 separate demonstrations across the country.

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Mathilde Panot, France Unbowed (LFI), with CGT activists. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Mathilde Panot, France Unbowed (LFI), with CGT activists. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Mathilde Panot, France Unbowed (LFI), with CGT activists. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

LFI MP Eric Coquerel. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Mathilde Panot, France Unbowed (LFI), with CGT activists. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

LFI MP Eric Coquerel, surrounded by CGT activists. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Speech by LFI MP Hadrien Clouet. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Mathilde Panot, France Unbowed (LFI), with CGT activists. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Eric Coquerel, Hadrien Clouet, Mathilde Panot. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Speech by a CGT representative, with Eric Coquerel, Hadrien Clouet and Mathilde Panot at his side. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

The hands of an LFI deputy with his blue, white and red scarf. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Jean-Batiste Redde s placard, Austerity Night for the weakest Stop PLFSS 2026. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Inscription on a healthcare worker's gown, CGT, Understaffing during holidays, welcome to A&E. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

A badge, Together with Fo, let s defend social security. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

The hands of an LFI deputy with his blue, white and red scarf. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Speech by an activist, with LFI elected representatives at her side, including Éric Coquerel. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Statement by CGT representative. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Statement by CGT representative. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

A placard, retirement at 60 through a pay-as-you-go system, and that s that. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

A placard reading, Money for public services, not for war! Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

LFI MP Eric Coquerel, surrounded by CGT activists. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

A banner reading, For budgets that match the level of care, CGT. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally to seek return of Japanese abductees

Former Japanese abductee Yasushi Chimura speaks during a rally held in Fukui, central Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, for the return to Japan of other Japanese abducted by North Korea. Chimura, 70, abducted in 1978, is one of the five Japanese abducted by North Korea who returned home in 2002.

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