French Trade Union Federation: more than 72 thousand farmers protested

2024-01-26T17:17:29.272Z

Highlights: French Trade Union Federation: more than 72 thousand farmers protested. 41 thousand tractors were involved. Earlier, as part of a protest, farmers dumped several haystacks in one of the McDonald's fast food restaurants in the French commune of Agen. They also blocked truck access to the port of Calais, from which the crossing of the English Channel takes place. This was reported by the National Federation of Agricultural Trade Unions of France. “Participation in the protests is gaining momentum: actions are taking place in 85 departments, more than 41 thousand tractor and more than72 thousand farmers are involved in them!” - the message says.

More than 72 thousand farmers protested throughout France, 41 thousand tractors were involved.