French farmers protested in Paris on tractors, demanding government support and simpler regulations.

French farmers protested in Paris on tractors, demanding more government support and simpler regulations. This marks the second protest in recent weeks following the government's offer of over 400 million euros to address grievances over low earnings, heavy regulation, and unfair competition from abroad. The protests are part of a broader movement in Europe against EU agriculture policies, bureaucracy, and business conditions. Farmers argue that environmental policies limit their business and make their products more expensive than non-EU imports.

February 23, 2024
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