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Irish MEP Fights EU-Mercosur Deal Over Farmer Concerns

1/15/2026

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Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, an Irish MEP, opposes the EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying it would disproportionately impact Irish farmers and rural communities.
She calls for coordinated lobbying in the European Parliament to secure a no vote.
Concerns include public health risks and unfair competition due to lower regulatory standards in Mercosur countries.
Many Irish farmers protested against the deal, fearing it would flood the market with cheaper imports.

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Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, an Irish MEP, opposes the EU-Mercosur trade deal, saying it would disproportionately impact Irish farmers and rural communities.
She calls for coordinated lobbying in the European Parliament to secure a no vote.
Concerns include public health risks and unfair competition due to lower regulatory standards in Mercosur countries.
Many Irish farmers protested against the deal, fearing it would flood the market with cheaper imports.