Mercosur Pact Faces Challenges with France and Brazil
European nations plan votes on the pact between December 16 and 19.
France demands safeguard clauses, equal production standards, and import controls.
Farmers oppose the pact due to risks of unfair competition.
The pact would unite 722 million people.
France is discussing allowing Chinese inspectors to check livestock farms.
European Parliament votes on safeguards to reassure farmers.
Lescure will not accept the pact without assurances on three key points.
Lescure's comments complicate von der Leyen's Brazil trip for the Mercosur pact.
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