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Story summary
- Polish farmers staged nationwide protests against a proposed EU–Mercosur free trade agreement (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay).
- Farmers say the deal threatens local agriculture and food safety by allowing cheaper imports.
- The Polish government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, opposes the agreement, while farmers say action is insufficient.
- Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski said Poland will propose compensation for affected farmers if a blocking minority cannot be formed.
