At a time when the texts of the agreement in principle finalised with the four South American states of Mercosur were just published on 28 June, the subject was largely on the agenda of the Council of Agriculture Ministers on Monday 15 July (see also other articles).
In front of a group of journalists, Didier Guillaume, French Minister of Agriculture, recalled that it was "essential" that France remain open to the signing of trade agreements. However, Mr Guillaume relayed some of the...