France's prime minister unveils new measures in attempt to calm farmers' anger
France's prime minister has unveiled a new set of measures meant to address the concerns of farmers protesting for days across the country to denounce low wages, heavy regulation and unfair competition from abroad
PARIS (AP) — France's prime minister on Thursday unveiled a new set of measures meant to address the concerns of farmers who have been protesting for days across the country to denounce low wages, heavy regulation and unfair competition from abroad.
Gabriel Attal's speech came as convoys with hundreds of angry farmers driving heavy-duty tractors created chaos outside the European Union’s headquarters, demanding leaders at an EU summit provide relief from rising prices and bureaucracy.
“The question is currently being asked throughout Europe: is there a future for our agriculture? Of course, the answer is yes,” Attal said.
On road blockades across France, protesters watched the speech on smartphones and televisions they had set up. There were traffic barricades on eight highways around Paris amid a large police presence.
