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French farmers stage protest in Paris to oppose EU-Mercosur trade deal

Tractor protest in city centre comes as Emmanuel Macron confirms he will vote against accord on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Angry French farmers defy ban and block Paris streets over Mercosur deal

French farmers defied a government ban on Thursday, blockading roads into Paris and several of the city’s landmarks to protest against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union is expected to sign on Friday with South American nations.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8

French minister heads to southwest as farmers block roads over cattle disease

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said on Sunday she will travel to the south-west of France on Monday to attend the start of the vaccination campaign for cattle herds, as angry farmers block key roads in protest at the government’s handling of lumpy skin disease.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2025

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French farmers protest over compulsory cattle culls amid disease outbreak

French farmers stepped up their campaign against agricultural policy and animal health rules this week, with protests in south-western France highlighting growing anger over the compulsory slaughter of cattle following outbreaks of lumpy skin disease.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2025

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports

French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

French far-right leader calls for 'economic patriotism' for agriculture

After the chaotic visit of President Emmanel Macron at the Agriculture Show in Paris on Saturday, far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella was keen to show his support for farmers with a two-day visit starting Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2024

‘The world is changing too fast for us’: organic farmers on urgency of French protests

France taken by surprise by scale and fury of grassroots demonstrations amid crisis in organic sector

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

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Fuming French Farmers Pile Pressure On Paris

France's government scrambled on Thursday to come up with answers to farmers blocking motorways and demonstrating at public buildings across the country, after a fuel tax rise detonated long-standing resentments.

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2024

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