Emmanuel Macron has planned a major debate at the Agricultural Show on Saturday. He will try to put an end to a crisis that has lasted for many weeks, despite several government announcements.
Despite new measures concerning the use of pesticides in France, farmers are maintaining the pressure. Added to this context is the need for an ecological transition presented by the government as essential and the looming European elections (June 9), for which polls give the National Rally (RN) well ahead. Emmanuel Macron's task promises to be delicate, as the contradictions are numerous.