Paris | Farming protests that have rocked France in recent days look set to spread across Europe, which could deal a near-mortal blow to the prospects of a free-trade deal between Australia and the European Union.
Spanish and Portuguese farming bodies on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT) said they would organise protests, after French farmers continued their blockade of highways leading into Paris for a second day.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
