A year after the intense farmers’ protests in Germany, key agricultural issues remain unresolved, despite some governmental concessions. Farmers, led by Deutscher Bauernverband President Joachim Rukwied, continue to advocate for fair treatment and better financial conditions. The government has retracted…
Laurence Marandola, spokesperson for the Confédération paysanne, criticized the timing of a meeting proposed by Prime Minister François Bayrou with agricultural unions, scheduled for January 13. She emphasized the need for immediate and concrete measures to address the financial struggles…
In a nationwide meeting in Larissa, Greek farmers and livestock breeders have decided to mobilize with protests starting in the second half of January. Representatives from 67 associations discussed severe challenges in the agricultural sector, including climate change effects, disease…
On December 11, farmers from the Coordination Rurale blocked part of the Toulouse-Nord toll on the A62 to protest against the EU-MERCOSUR agreement. The protesters accused the agreement of creating unfair competition and raised their concerns by checking foreign truck…
On December 6, the Coordination rurale in Mayenne plans significant protests, including filing two complaints against French President Emmanuel Macron and his government. The actions, led by spokesperson Pascal Aubry, include a symbolic wreath-laying ceremony in memory of colleagues who…
As French agricultural unions gear up for crucial elections scheduled for January 2025, tensions rise between the traditional FNSEA and the rival Coordination rurale. Protests featuring dramatic tactics such as bonfires and barbecues highlight the battle against trade agreements and…
Stéphane Le Foll, former French Minister of Agriculture, discusses the existential crisis facing farmers in France, exacerbated by the proposed EU-Mercosur trade agreement. He emphasizes the need for farmers to adapt and the potential market instability from increased imports of…
Annie Genevard, the French Minister of Agriculture, discussed the country’s efforts to form a veto minority against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement during a segment on France Bleu Besançon. She highlighted the need for diplomatic collaboration with other EU nations to…
