Macron Opens Agricultural Fair, Calls for Food Sovereignty and Industry Support

During a calmer start to the 61st Salon de l'Agriculture, Macron emphasized protecting French farmers from economic and global pressures.

Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the 61st Salon de l'Agriculture in Paris, marking a stark contrast to last year's chaotic opening with a more subdued atmosphere this year.
The French President reaffirmed his opposition to the Mercosur trade agreement, citing the need to safeguard French agricultural standards and sovereignty.
Macron addressed farmers' concerns by emphasizing the importance of price floors to protect production costs and promising renewed focus on agricultural legislation.
Farmers raised ongoing issues such as generational renewal challenges, high costs of vaccines, and threats from global competition and disease outbreaks.
Macron highlighted the strategic importance of agriculture, warning that food could become a geopolitical weapon in the future.