Overview

• The Duplomb agricultural deregulation bill, sponsored by Senators Laurent Duplomb and Franck Menonville, aims to reduce environmental protections to support farmers.
• The bill, adopted by the Senate in January 2025, is now under review by the National Assembly’s economic affairs committee as of May 13, 2025.
• Farmer unions and civil society organizations have raised concerns, warning that the proposed measures may harm rather than help the agricultural sector.
• The legislation has undergone numerous amendments, leaving its final form uncertain ahead of a plenary vote expected in late May 2025.
• This debate reflects broader tensions between environmental priorities and the economic challenges faced by farmers in France.