France's farmers are also in turmoil: the Macron government's agricultural policy is sparking protests. The state is opposing it.
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Paris – Discontent among farmers is growing not only in Germany, but also in France. In protest against bureaucracy, falling income and complex European environmental regulations, French farmers want to block all important access roads to Paris for an indefinite period from Monday (January 29th). The two most important farmers' associations have called for a “siege” of the French capital, even though the French government had already made concessions to the farmers who had been demonstrating for days.
French police want to prevent the blockade of Paris with a large contingent. As Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Sunday evening (January 28), 15,000 officers as well as armored vehicles and helicopters will be mobilized. You should ensure that the capital as well as the two Paris airports and the Rungis wholesale market remain accessible. Images from the Paris police prefecture showed armored vehicles already taking positions in the evening.
Farmers' protest in France: government wants to mediate
Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron's government wants to continue to accommodate the demonstrating farmers and push for a relaxation of EU environmental regulations. In the next 48 hours, the government will put certain proposals to support farmers on the table, Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau told the television station on Monday France2.
This is also about a change to the EU-Environmental rules for agricultural land left fallow under the new biodiversity rules adopted by the European Parliament last year as part of the Nature Restoration Act. Many farmers complain that this is having a significant impact on their operations.
Concern about the European elections due to farmers' protests in France
On Friday, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who has been in office since the beginning of January, announced that he would waive the tax increase for agricultural diesel. Attal also promised concrete measures to reduce bureaucracy and an emergency fund for four breeders. The government does not want to accept a blockade of Paris. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin called on the police and gendarmerie to prevent this with a large police presence.
The French government is trying to contain the nationwide protests before the upcoming European elections in June. She is concerned about farmers' growing support for the far right. Farmers also began protests in Belgium on Monday.
Farmers are currently blocking it with around 100 tractors Finkenwerder Ring in Hamburg and thus the access routes to the port. They dumped piles of manure on the road and started a fire in a barrel. (skr with agency material)
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