Farmers End Brussels Airport Cargo Protest After Days of Disruption
Traffic has returned to normal at Brussels Airport’s cargo area after farmers ended their protest against EU trade and agricultural policies, which had caused delays and congestion while drawing attention to concerns over standards, regulations, and sustainability
Macron Meets Farmers as Anger Grows Over Trade Deal, Disease Policy
France’s farming sector is under mounting pressure as unions clash with the government over trade liberalisation and disease control policies. Macron’s emergency talks aim to calm protests blocking roads and disrupting public services nationwide
French Farmers Still Struggling Months After Protests: ‘Nothing Has Changed’
Farmers in the Tarn-et-Garonne department, where the demonstrations first took root, say their concerns over low food prices, foreign competition, and government red tape remain largely unaddressed
Macron Reaffirms France’s Opposition to EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
In a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on December 5, Macron underscored that France still considers the deal “unacceptable” in its current form, particularly due to concerns over the potential impact on French farmers
French Interior Minister Warns Farmers Against Prolonged Blockades
While reaffirming the government’s commitment to maintaining order, Retailleau contrasted the farmers’ demonstrations with the actions of railway unions, accusing the latter of regularly “holding French citizens hostage” through strikes
Protesting French Farmers Start Clearing Roads as Government Pledges Aid
The decision came after Prime Minister Gabriel Attal committed to address the farmers’ concerns, offering financial support, easing regulations, and protecting against unfair competition
Farmers’ Fury: French Agriculture Under Strain as Political Stars Take Sides
Attal’s remarks come at a time when farmers across France are expressing dissatisfaction with a range of issues, including rising costs, pesticide bans, and what they perceive as unfair competition from imports