Overview
- Delegates in Auch elected Venteau 74–68 over incumbent Véronique Le Floc’h, and his allies secured nearly all seats on the new directorate, giving him effective control.
- In opening remarks, he pledged tougher mobilisations and attacked environmentalists, drawing a public rebuke from Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard who called the comments threatening.
- Regional leaders in the Southwest urged a rapid return of tractor actions with more force than in 2024, with the new president backing department‑led initiatives.
- The congress capped months of internal strife marked by insults, threats and a harassment complaint, as Venteau called for unity and said complaints should be withdrawn.
- The CR has expanded its influence in 2025, winning 11 chambers of agriculture, taking about 30% of professional votes, and receiving roughly €4.02 million in public subsidies.