Farmers turn up heat on Macron. Is the far right leading them?
The French president has accused Coordination Rurale, a union which seized the limelight in recent farmers’ protests, of working with the National Rally.
Mar 1 5 mins read
Macron picks farmer-friendly MEP to lead against far right in EU election
In choosing Hayer and Bernard Guetta as the first and second candidates on Renaissance’s EU election list, the French president is making clear that agriculture and the war in Ukraine are top priorities.
Feb 29 3 mins read
French PM Attal outshines Macron with warm welcome at farmer fair
PM chatted with farmers and unionists in a relaxed setting, unlike the hostile reception the president faced a few days ago.
Feb 27 2 mins read
Macron blames far right for chaotic farmers’ fair in Paris
Police and protesters clashed as French president visited the annual agricultural show in a tense atmosphere.
Feb 24 4 mins read