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As the Agricultural Show approaches, the government is trying to contain the anger of farmers. Especially since the threat of a return of blockages has been felt in recent hours. Gabriel Attal calls in particular on the prefects to continue the dialogue, even if actions have resumed in certain cities.
Gabriel Attal is trying to contain the anger of farmers because the threat of a return to blockages has resurfaced in recent hours. Under pressure, the Prime Minister calls on the prefects to continue a continuous dialogue with farmers. The aim is to accelerate the implementation of government announcements made at the beginning of the month, with the deadline being the opening of the Agricultural Show next weekend, which farmers promise to disrupt if no changes are made. was operated on by then.
Actions in several departments
The Élysée and Matignon know this, hence this desire to move quickly. Especially since the protest on the ground has not completely subsided. According to an information note that Europe 1 obtained, actions are taking place in several departments. This ranges from wild posters on the gates of the prefecture in Nevers, to filtering roadblocks of trucks at the entrance to a large distribution platform in Vendée. Another example in Limoges, with trailers full of agricultural waste dumped in front of bank buildings, but also at the entrance to the departmental council and the prefecture.
Actions coming from the base, while the farmers’ unions will be received next week at the Élysée. A custom before the opening of the Agricultural Show, but with an agenda this time necessarily indexed to current events.