Farmers from 27 EU countries protest and clash with police in Brussels over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Last updated:
18/12 – 14:34

Around 10,000 farmers from all 27 EU countries gathered to protest near the EU quarter in Brussels. Tractors moved toward security zones, roads were blocked and fireworks set off, prompting police to use water cannons and, in some areas, tear gas to control the crowd. Potatoes and eggs were thrown as…