French farmers oppose environmental regulations, blockade of highway to Paris, concerned about distribution. Protests by farmers are occurring across Europe, and agricultural policy is likely to be one of the issues in the EU parliamentary elections to be held this year.
In France, farmers across the country are complaining that the EU's environmental regulations for farmers are too strict against the backdrop of inflation and soaring fuel costs. It has been pointed out that far-right and right-wing parties may tap into these dissatisfaction and expand support.