French Farmers Plan Nationwide Protests Over Income and Trade Issues

The FNSEA calls for mobilizations on December 9-10, demanding better incomes, simplified regulations, and opposition to the Mercosur trade deal.

The FNSEA, France's largest agricultural union, has announced nationwide protests on December 9-10 to address farmers' income concerns and regulatory challenges.
Key demands include higher product prices through fairer negotiations with distributors and simplified administrative processes for farmers.
The protests follow weeks of unrest tied to opposition against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and dissatisfaction with stalled government reforms.
Union leaders emphasize the urgency of concrete government action, citing fears that political instability could delay progress on agricultural policies.
Upcoming elections for agricultural chambers on January 31, 2025, add a political dimension to the protests, with unions vying for influence and representation.