Lois Egalim: “I have never had my arm tremble to protect the smallest producers,” says Bruno Le Maire. Those who have been demonstrating and blocking the roads for several days are demanding better remuneration and compliance by distributors.
E.Leclerc, Carrefour, Système U... Several large retail brands are singled out by farmers for their supply via European purchasing centers allowing them to circumvent French law, according to them. ‘I have already imposed sanctions against Leclerc’ affirmed Bruno Le Mire, who said he was ready to “firmly sanction” those who do not respect the law.