Editorial: Le Monde

• The government has delayed approving the CETA, a global economic and trade agreement between the EU and Canada, risking its ratification by the Senate.
• The communist group has moved to allow lawmakers to finally vote on the CETA.
• Free trade has become very controversial after the recent agricultural crisis in Europe.
• The free trade agreement with Mercosur countries was rejected, particularly due to pressure from France, as it did not meet the European standards for environment and social affairs.
• Although CETA is generally favorable for the French economy, it is likely to face opposition due to the growing resistance to free trade.
• CETA should not be equated with the Mercosur agreement, as they are significantly different.
• Exports to Canada have increased by a third and the provisional implementation of the CETA has resulted in a generally positive outcome for Europe.

Conclusion: Even though unchecked free trade may be a thing of the past, it's crucial to have discernment and balanced view, seizing opportunities to trade with other countries that share our interests.

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