The call from two main farmers’ unions came after President Emmanuel Macron’s government announced new financial aid and plans to loosen regulations to end the nationwide protests.
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French Farmer Was Spark Behind Widespread Protests
Jérôme Bayle had enough of the hardships of French farming, so he blocked a highway with friends. Hundreds of other farmers have followed suit.
Farmers Block Traffic Near Paris With Tractors Before Macron’s Speech
Protesters blocking roads in and out of Paris, who say farms are squeezed by low prices and excessive regulation, seemed unmoved by promises from Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
French Farmers Block Roads Around Paris in Growing Standoff
The authorities warned residents to brace for disruptions as farmers converged on the capital to press a wide range of grievances.
Barricaded Highways and a Deadly Incident as French Farmers Rise Up
The far right is intent on exploiting the spread of anger across Europe in an agricultural sector that feels alienated.
Macron Shifts Rightward, and Charts a New Course
With a decisive turn toward youth and conservative ideas, the French president sets a path for his reshuffled government.
Macron’s New French Cabinet Features Veteran Politicians and Some Surprises
A reshuffle brought in a handful of new ministers, including a high-profile conservative and a Europe-focused foreign minister. But several key officials remained.
Gabriel Attal Is France’s Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister
Gabriel Attal, 34, replaces Élisabeth Borne in a cabinet shuffle that President Emmanuel Macron hopes can reinvigorate a term marked by drift and division.
Muslim Students’ Robes Are Latest Fault Line for French Identity
When the French education minister declared that the abayas favored by some Muslim women “can no longer be worn in schools,” he stoked a fierce debate over the country’s secular ideals.