Pascal Verriele

farmer

Pascal Verriele is a 56-year-old French farmer and member of the FNSEA (Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles), who has expressed deep concerns about the impact of international trade agreements, particularly the EU-Mercosur deal, on local agriculture. After four decades in the farming sector, he feels that he has reached a critical point, citing a lack of visibility and maneuverability in his work due to external pressures, including tariff-free import quotas from Ukraine and competition from Mercosur countries. His sentiments reflect the broader frustrations of French farmers who are mobilizing against perceived threats to their livelihoods.