Agricultural Protests in France Surround Upcoming Law on Pesticides
On May 26, the French National Assembly is set to examine a bill proposed by Deputy Laurent Duplomb that seeks to address agricultural concerns following significant protests in 2024. Farmers are mobilizing, including a demonstration on May 21 in front of Deputy Sacha Houlié’s office in Poitiers. The law aims to ease certain agricultural restrictions but has faced opposition, particularly regarding the potential reauthorization of harmful pesticides. Houlié firmly opposes the bill, calling it a threat to biodiversity and public health.