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www.france24.com
3 months ago
France politics

French govt slammed for putting pesticide phase-out on hold

France's government is facing backlash for scrapping a key green policy to appease protesting farmers.
The policy, called Ecophyto, aimed to reduce pesticide use by 2030, but farmers saw it as a hindrance to their livelihoods. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe news

France's prime minister unveils new measures in attempt to calm farmers' anger

France's prime minister, Gabriel Attal, unveiled new measures to address the concerns of protesting farmers.
The measures include no new pesticide ban without a solution, banning imports of certain fruits and vegetables treated with banned chemicals, and proposing the creation of a European control force to combat fraud. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe news

Live: French farmers continue to besiege' Paris by blocking roads for fourth day

Farmers protesting in France have blocked the A4 highway near Paris for four days.
Dozens of farmers were arrested at a food market near Paris as tensions continue to escalate. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
France news

Watch live as protesting farmers besieging' Paris block motorways with tractors

Protesting farmers in France are blocking major roads with their tractors, demanding fair prices and looser regulations.
Similar protests have taken place in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in recent weeks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Germany faces massive disruptions' as six-day rail strike looms Europe live

Train drivers' union GDL in Germany has announced a large strike that will disrupt Deutsche Bahn services.
Protesting farmers in France continue to intensify demonstrations, leading to a fatal accident involving a car hitting a roadblock. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Wine

Problems facing the European wine industry and some bottles to try

Protesting farmers in Europe are upset over rising production costs and shrinking margins, leading to violent demonstrations.
French winegrowers face income inequalities despite the industry's average high income. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France politics

Emmanuel Macron opens Paris agricultural fair to protests from farmers

Protesting farmers clash with police in Paris while Macron attends agricultural fair.
Macron faced criticism from farmers for not addressing their demands effectively at the fair. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Europe news

IMF chief warns European governments may 'regret' backing protesting farmers

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva warns European governments against providing greater financial support to protesting farmers.
Georgieva cautions that if governments give in to the demands of farmers, it could weaken the economies and lead to regret in the future. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Farmers hurl eggs at European parliament as leaders meet for summit

Protesting farmers in Europe have thrown eggs and stones at the European parliament in a bid to pressure leaders into addressing their concerns.
Farmers from multiple European countries have been protesting against low pay, high taxes, environmental rules, and unfair competition from abroad. [ more ]
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