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NEW DELHI: Farmers in France expressed their anger towards President Emmanuel Macron at the annual agricultural show in Paris. The event, which is seen as a test of president’s relationship with the countryside, was marred by clashes between farmers and riot police.
The farmers, who had camped outside the venue, demanded an end to the hardships they faced in the industry.The confrontation is part of a month-long movement that has seen farmers blockading roads across France and in Paris, as well as in other countries.
The farmers are protesting against rising costs, unfair competition from imported food, and EU regulations aimed at addressing climate change. Agriculture is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, and the EU believes that significant changes are necessary. However, farmers argue that these targets impose burdensome administrative and financial obligations.
After a closed-door meeting, Macron announced that his government would present a bill next month to address the challenges faced by farmers. He emphasized the need to recognize and support the agricultural model and the farmers.
Macron engaged in discussions with farmers at the fair, listening to their frustrations and taking notes. He urged them not to view the situation as catastrophic and assured them that French agriculture was not falling apart. Macron called for calm and stated that his government was taking steps to address the issues, including negotiations with farmers unions, food manufacturers, and retailers.
He also promised an emergency cash-flow plan to assist struggling farms and advocated for a Europe-wide solution to the problem of large supermarket chains bargaining down food prices. Macron’s visit to the fair was preceded by measures outlined by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to reassure farmers that agriculture remains a top priority for the government.
However, these measures did not satisfy the protesting farmers. The clashes at the fair highlight the ongoing discontent among farmers and indicate that the movement is unlikely to subside soon. The Salon International d’Agriculture has traditionally been a significant event for French presidents to connect with rural France.
While past presidents have had varying receptions, Macron has faced challenges in establishing a connection with the rural population. Despite the tensions, Macron expressed his support for farmers and French agriculture. The article originally appeared in The New York Times.
The farmers, who had camped outside the venue, demanded an end to the hardships they faced in the industry.The confrontation is part of a month-long movement that has seen farmers blockading roads across France and in Paris, as well as in other countries.
The farmers are protesting against rising costs, unfair competition from imported food, and EU regulations aimed at addressing climate change. Agriculture is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, and the EU believes that significant changes are necessary. However, farmers argue that these targets impose burdensome administrative and financial obligations.
After a closed-door meeting, Macron announced that his government would present a bill next month to address the challenges faced by farmers. He emphasized the need to recognize and support the agricultural model and the farmers.
Macron engaged in discussions with farmers at the fair, listening to their frustrations and taking notes. He urged them not to view the situation as catastrophic and assured them that French agriculture was not falling apart. Macron called for calm and stated that his government was taking steps to address the issues, including negotiations with farmers unions, food manufacturers, and retailers.
He also promised an emergency cash-flow plan to assist struggling farms and advocated for a Europe-wide solution to the problem of large supermarket chains bargaining down food prices. Macron’s visit to the fair was preceded by measures outlined by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to reassure farmers that agriculture remains a top priority for the government.
However, these measures did not satisfy the protesting farmers. The clashes at the fair highlight the ongoing discontent among farmers and indicate that the movement is unlikely to subside soon. The Salon International d’Agriculture has traditionally been a significant event for French presidents to connect with rural France.
While past presidents have had varying receptions, Macron has faced challenges in establishing a connection with the rural population. Despite the tensions, Macron expressed his support for farmers and French agriculture. The article originally appeared in The New York Times.
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