Published 3 months ago

French farmers vow Paris 'siege' as tractor protest converges on capital

French farmers used tractors and barricades to protest in Paris, demanding concessions from the government for their struggling industry.
The government deployed 15,000 police officers to prevent farmers from entering Paris, while some secondary roads remained open.
Farmers expressed dissatisfaction with low incomes, red tape, and environmental policies, and vowed to continue protesting despite measures announced by the government.

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BBC News

France protests: Farmers block major roads around Paris over falling incomes

Hundreds of thousands of farmers take to the streets to protest against falling incomes and rising red tape.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

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3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

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CTV News

France's protesting farmers approach Paris on tractors, vowing a 'siege' over grievances

Protesting farmers sought to encircle Paris with tractor barricades and drive-slows on Monday, converging in their lumbering vehicles on France's capital to pressure the government over the future of their industry, which has been shaken by repercussions of the Ukraine war.

3 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

Thousands of farmers ‘lay siege’ to Paris as they block key motorways in pay dispute

Thousands of French farmers ‘plan to encircle capital’ amid warning protests could last for a month

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Protesting French Farmers Plan Blockade Of Paris

French farmers began moving on Paris Monday, threatening to choke off major highways and to blockade the capital as they demand better working conditions. For days, nationwide protests have flared in the European Union's largest agriculture producing country, with farmers angered by insufficient income, red tape and environmental policies they say undermine their ability to compete with less stringent neighbours. Across France, farmers have used…

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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