Jean-Baptiste Marty // Photo credit: Magali Cohen / Hans Lucas / Hans Lucas via AFP 6:11 a.m., February 15, 2024
Ten days before the start of the Salon de l'Agriculture, which will open its doors from February 24 to March 3, 2024 at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center, the security of the event worries the authorities. According to information from Europe 1, according to an intelligence note, the risks of heavy-handed actions are high. This 60th edition should be the target of activists determined to protest causes.
The major fear of intelligence is the resumption of the protest movement of farmers who are still angry despite the government's promises. According to intelligence, heavy-handed actions, such as pouring slurry or ministers being heckled when they arrive, cannot be ruled out.
Closely monitored activities
An Agricultural Show under high surveillance also because of ecological activists. The new Riposte Alimentaire collective, which advocates access to food for all, that is to say so that everyone can eat their fill, could carry out symbolic actions such as displaying banners.
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Activities also closely monitored due to persistent tensions between farmers and far-left activists, as happened with the megabasins in Sainte-Soline.
So even if the Minister of Agriculture Marc Fesneau declared not to fear the Show, the context remains very tense. Head of State Emmanuel Macron has not yet confirmed his presence. A risky visit according to intelligence. Since his election in 2017, Emmanuel Macron has never missed an Agricultural Show.