Tag: farmers
Farmers tempted by the far right?
With the European elections looming, the anger of farmers, known to be avid voters, is being taken very seriously by the different parties. But who are they voting for? Anger…
Between farmers and the left, there’s love – L’Express
The scene is talkative. This Monday, January 22, after 10 p.m., François Ruffin rushes to the BFMTV set. It’s rare to see a top politician on the 24/7 news channel…
Why the CAP crystallizes the anger of farmers
The European Common Agricultural Policy has been voted on every four years since 1962. Today, its functioning is called into question by the agricultural world. Four hundred billion euros: this…
Targeted by farmers, Leclerc “hopes” that inflation has been “useful” to them
Farmers are targeting, among others, large retailers and in particular the E.Leclerc brands, accusing them of favoring foreign products. Michel-Edouard Leclerc, president of the group, claims to scrupulously respect the…
The FNSEA and JA farmers’ unions in the Paris basin announce “a siege of the capital” from Monday
Blockades are rising and traffic resumes on certain highways on Saturday, but farmers, far from being satisfied with the government’s announcements, are determined to continue the movement. The FNSEA and…
In Germany, farmers maintain the pressure – L’Express
Before the French, it was German farmers who banged their fists on the table. At the end of December, it was the reform of the taxation of agricultural diesel decided…
35% of French people are ready to pay more to better pay farmers
One in two French people would like to pay more for food products to ensure better income for farmers, but cannot afford it financially, according to a survey. The anger…
Yellow caps, new symbol of the farmers’ revolt
Many angry farmers have worn yellow hats or caps since the beginning of the movement. A symbol that is not new. They were clearly visible in Agen on Friday January…
France: why is the National Rally riding on the anger of farmers?
France experienced a week of social tensions with the mobilization of farmers. Yesterday Friday, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced a series of measures to calm the anger of the agricultural…
Farmers’ crisis: what to remember from Gabriel Attal’s announcements
For a good week, farmers’ anger has been growing. After having consulted extensively in recent days, the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, finally made the first announcements on Friday in favor…