Overview

• The trial of an Aude vigneron accused of hurling sexist insults at ecologist deputy Sandrine Rousseau concluded on March 28, 2025, in Carcassonne.
• The prosecutor requested a €3,000 fine, with €2,000 suspended, citing the remarks as a public insult and an attack on Rousseau's role as a public official.
• The vigneron admitted to his actions, apologized in court, and attributed his behavior to fatigue from long workdays.
• The incident occurred during a protest in June 2023, where tensions flared between ecologists and vignerons over environmental policies, including pesticide use.
• The court is scheduled to announce its verdict on May 16, 2025, with the case drawing attention to sexism in public discourse and legal accountability.