'Welcome to hell': Sarkozy discusses prison stay, far-right rapprochement in new book

France has called for a delay in the vote on the EU-Mercosur trade deal, stating that the current terms are unacceptable for EU member states. This request highlights ongoing concerns regarding the implications of the agreement for both European and Latin American markets.

Farmers in southern France have intensified their protests against a government-ordered mass cull of cows aimed at controlling a skin disease outbreak, blocking roads and spraying manure on government offices. Local officials are calling for Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to intervene urgently in the escalating situation.

France's agriculture ministry announced plans to vaccinate one million cattle against lumpy skin disease, following widespread protests from farmers against a mass culling policy implemented after multiple outbreaks of the virus. Farmers have blocked roads in response to the government's actions, highlighting their discontent with the handling of the situation.