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Protesting farmers put the French government in a difficult situation

PARIS (AP) — Farmers have captured France’s attention by pelting government offices with fertilizer and barricading Paris with tractors and hay bales that hinder traffic. Farmers say their protest is not too soon. Complaints have long been growing in the European Union’s leading agricultural power. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused painful economic shocks, including higher… Read More »

EU faces pressure to calm growing anger as farmers protest across Europe

Across France, roads were closed, manure and agricultural waste were dumped in front of public buildings, and hay bales were strewn across fast food restaurants. It all started last year when farmers ripped down road signs and turned them upside down. Sometimes they added the slogan ‘on Marche sur les têtes’, meaning ‘we walk on… Read More »