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Farmers' Protests Escalate in France: Tractors Reach Eiffel Tower

Published January 8, 2026, 07:12
Farmers' Protests Escalate in France: Tractors Reach Eiffel Tower

Farmers' tractors entered Paris and reached the Eiffel Tower, escalating protests over issues facing the agricultural sector in France. The farmers are primarily protesting against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the handling of the lumpy skin disease epidemic. They are demanding the simplification of administrative procedures and the relaxation of European standards, which they consider overly strict and competitive. The Rural Coordination Union states its determination to highlight its demands at any cost, even with arrests. Police have banned tractors from sensitive areas, such as the presidential and prime ministerial palaces, parliament, and ministries. This mobilization is a continuation of the farmers' weekly protests in France.