France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after new offers from the government
French farmers unions have announced the suspension of protests and road blockades after the French prime minister unveiled new measures that they see as progress.
Protests have been taking place across France by farmers who are protesting low wages, heavy regulation, and unfair competition from abroad. [ more ]
Unfair competition': French farmers up in arms over EU free-trade agreements
French farmers are protesting against free-trade agreements in the European Union, claiming they lead to unfair competition from overseas products.
The farmers fear that products such as Chilean apples, Brazilian grains, and Canadian beef will flood the European market, undermining their livelihoods. [ more ]
In pictures: French farmers maintain 'siege' of Paris in standoff with government
Protesting farmers in France are using barricades made of tractors and hay bales to block highways leading to Paris, in order to pressure the government over the future of their industry.
The farmers are demanding that producing food should be more lucrative, easier, and fairer. [ more ]
French farmers protest as government prepares to announce new measures Europe live
French farmers are protesting against the nightmare of French bureaucracy and the collapse of their farming industry.
The protests have spread across the country and include blockading highways, dumping imported produce, and spraying manure on public buildings. [ more ]
French farmers protest turns deadly as woman dies after car hits hay-bale
A woman was killed and her husband and daughter were seriously injured in a crash at a protest by French farmers.
The fatal crash represents a dramatic turn for the growing protest movement among French farmers for better remuneration and against excessive regulation and costs. [ more ]
Le Weekend, 2/2/24: It's Crepe Day, French Farmers Protest, Cat-Men, and Ms. Kingsolver Goes to Paris
La Chandeleur is a holiday in France celebrated on February 2nd, where people eat crepes and look to the sky to predict the weather for an early spring.
French farmers recently protested against agricultural fuel duty hikes and high taxes, resulting in the government making concessions. [ more ]
Protesting French farmers begin lifting blockades after govt promises on aid
French farmers have lifted roadblocks and ended protests following government promises of financial support and eased regulations.
Although the crisis is mostly over, the issues raised by the farmers regarding environmental rules, cheap imports, and financial challenges still need to be addressed. [ more ]
Fewer, older, poorer: France's farming crisis in numbers
French farmers are protesting against plunging food prices, high costs, and crippling regulations that are harming their livelihoods.
The number of farmers in France has significantly decreased over the years, and the average age of farmers has increased, with many approaching retirement. [ more ]
French farmers vow Paris 'siege' as tractor protest converges on capital
French farmers are launching protests in Paris to demand better working conditions and address grievances such as red tape and environmental policies.
The government plans to mobilize 15,000 police and paramilitary gendarmes to ensure that government buildings, airports, and the food market remain operational during the protests. [ more ]
French PM Attal visits farmers as agricultural unions prepare to mount Paris 'siege'
French agricultural unions are planning to mount a siege on Paris to pressure the government into meeting their demands on pay, tax, and regulations.
The farmers are angry about low purchase prices for produce, complex environmental regulations, and the phasing-out of a tax break on diesel for farm equipment. [ more ]
French farmers vow to continue protests despite government concessions
French farmers continue to protest and maintain traffic barricades on major roads in France despite government measures that do not fully address their demands.
Protests by farmers seeking better remuneration, less red tape, and protection against cheap imports have spread across the country, leading to road closures and disruption of traffic. [ more ]
France: Farmer protests edge closer to Paris DW 01/25/2024
French farmers protest against cheap imports, rising costs, and red tape by dumping vegetables on highways and blocking traffic with tractors.
Farmers are demanding greater protection for the agricultural sector, including tax-breaks, subsidies, insurance guarantees, and support for winemakers and organic farmers. [ more ]
Barricaded Highways and a Deadly Incident as French Farmers Rise Up
Protesting French farmers set up barricades and a car plowed into one, killing one woman and injuring her husband and daughter.
Rural discontent and a sense of marginalization among farmers has contributed to a surge in support for far-right and nationalist movements in France and other Western European countries. [ more ]
French farmers threaten to intensify protests as anger mounts
France's largest farm union, FNSEA, is considering nationwide protests in the coming weeks.
Farmers in France are protesting against taxes and regulation, citing issues such as government tax on tractor fuel, cheap imports, and excessive red tape. [ more ]