French Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly to Oppose EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

France's National Assembly has sent a strong message against a major proposed trade agreement. Lawmakers passed a motion urging the government to formally reject the EU-Mercosur deal. The motion is not legally binding. However, it passed with an overwhelming majority of 244 votes in favor and only one against. The deal would create a trade bloc between the European Union and the South American Mercosur countries. Critics in France argue it would harm farmers and the environment. The vote increases political pressure on the French government to block the agreement's final approval.