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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Juliette MICHEL

EXPLAINED: Tractors roll into paris as farmers up pressure on macron | Vintage Vibes

An unusual sight (Credit: AFP)

Farmers drove their tractors into central Paris on Friday to raise the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, who has promised them a meeting at France's coming agriculture fair bonanza to discuss their grievances.

The Salon de l'Agriculture, opening Saturday, is the de facto deadline for angry farmers who say they want written assurances from the government meeting their demands, or they will keep up their protests.

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