Dozens of farmers were arrested on 31 January after breaking into the huge Rungis wholesale food market south of Paris, during their ongoing protests. Emmanuel Macron’s government had warned farmers not to approach the market, which feeds twelve million people a day. But that failed to take into account the level of anger over what farmers view as unacceptably low pay, stifling red tape, unworkable European policies, and unfair competition from foreign rivals. 91 farmers managed to enter the Rungis site and were arrested for ‘damaging goods’, though they claim they caused no harm. While progress was reported in discussions with new prime minister Gabriel Attal, the protests reflect the deep-seated grievances of farmers against policies they view as detrimental to their livelihoods. At present 4,500 tractors are blocking eighty spots along major roads.
France: farmers’ protest continues
Written by David Fletcher 01 Feb 2024Additional Info
- Pray: that the French government and the EU will know how to deal wisely with these ongoing protests. (Galatians 6:9)
- More: www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/01/31/french-farmers-protest-live-latest-updates-paris-tractors/
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