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French Farmers Protesting Over Difficulties and Low Income

Protesting farmers in France demand better pay and fewer constraints in the face of a challenging agricultural industry.

French farmers block major motorways around Paris as dispute escalates

Protesters are demanding better pay and fewer environmental regulations, which they say are impacting their livelihoods.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2024

French Farmers Threaten Paris Siege Over Industry Future

Farmers in France are protesting over the future of their industry, with tractor barricades and drive-slows around Paris. The demonstrations arise from con...

Farmers In France, Belgium, Step Up Their Protest Campaigns

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal promised to do more to meet the demands of angry farmers, as the government mobilised 15,000 police and gendarmes to handle a threatened "siege" of Paris from Monday.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024

Climate Activists Hurl Soup at Mona Lisa in Louvre Museum

Two climate activists threw soup at the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris to raise awareness about sustainable food systems, amid protests by French ...

Climate activists throw soup at glass protecting Mona Lisa in Paris

Two climate activists hurled soup Sunday at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.

WEKU · Jan 28, 2024

French Farmers Unions Vow Paris 'Siege' In Pay, Conditions Battle

Farmers' leaders in the Paris region on Saturday promised to mount a "siege" on the French capital next week to pressure the government into meeting their demands on pay, tax and regulations.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2024

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French Farmers Continue Protests Over Unaddressed Demands and Measures

French farmers continue to protest, maintaining traffic barricades on major roads after the government's measures fell short of their demands. The movement...

French Farmers Protest, Block Highways Demanding Better Remuneration and Protection

Protesting farmers in France are using tractors to block highways, demanding better remuneration, reduced red tape, and protection against cheap imports.

Farmers Vow To Besiege Paris To Win Govt Concessions

France's top farmers' union on Friday announced plans to blockade major roads around Paris, upping the pressure on the government to respond to their demands on pay, tax and regulations.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 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

Mother dies after taking part in road block at farmer's protest in France

Police are investigating whether the barricade was hit on purpose

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024

French farming protests: mother and daughter die after car hits road blockade

Three people questioned on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter after collision in Pamiers, south of Toulouse

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024

Woman Dies When Car Rams French Farmers' Roadblock

A car rammed into a roadblock put up by protesting farmers in southwestern France on Tuesday, killing a woman and seriously injuring her husband and teenage daughter stationed there.

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2024

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International Business Times · Jan 22, 2024

French Farmers Threaten More Protests Ahead Of PM Meeting

France's powerful farming union on Monday threatened a week or more of protest action as it was poised to meet with Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2024

France's Politicians Woo The Country's Angry Farmers

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal paid tribute to the country's agriculture sector this weekend, responding to the growing discontent of farm workers angry at red tape and high costs.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024

France's New Education Minister Under Fire Over Swipe At Schools

France's new Education Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera is coming under increasing pressure over her decision to have her children attend a private school, a row overshadowing President Emmanuel Macron's attempt to relaunch his second term with a government reshuffle.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Macron looks to Sarkozy connection to head off far right in France

Hiring of figures close to former rightwing leader Nicolas Sarkozy confirms president’s rightward shift

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Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2024

Tilt to the right steers hopes of a revival for Macron presidency

When French President Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017, his centrist party comprised a careful mix of figures from both the left and right. This week's cabinet reshuffle has seen that balance upended as newly minted Prime Minister Gabriel Attal begins leading a government that's firmly tilted to the…

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024

Macron Demands 'Revolutionary' Government But Few New Faces

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday asked ministers to be "revolutionaries", after a government reshuffle that left many of the same faces in place and raised doubts over gender equity and policy priorities.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Jewish students condemn antisemitic tweets about French PM Gabriel Attal

Students’ union calls for sanctions over posts on social network that have also contained homophobic abuse

International Business Times · Jan 11, 2024

Macron Replaces Foreign Minister In Reshuffle: Presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday replaced his foreign minister but maintained other key figures in their posts in a reshuffle that tilted his cabinet to the right and left all top ministries in the hands of men.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

Rachida Dati makes surprise return to French cabinet

Dati, who previously served under Sarkozy, is named culture minister by new PM Gabriel Attal

France 24 · Jan 11, 2024

French PM Attal's new cabinet maintains key defence, interior ministers

France's new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, unveiled his government on Thursday with several cabinet members remaining in their posts, including hardline Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and controversial Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

New French PM seeks to send strong message on law and order

Gabriel Attal attempts to set tone as Macron government tries to counter rise of Marine Le Pen’s far-right

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