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Farmers' protests in France continued today, with numerous roadblocks in various parts of the country. However, union leaders have called for a Christmas truce in order to avoid hardship for citizens during the holidays.
The blockades have been concentrated mainly in southwest France, where major roads and highways have been cut off, causing traffic difficulties. Protests have also been recorded in the north and east of the country, where farmers have blocked important road axes.
According to the unions, the blockades will be suspended in the coming days, to avoid chaos during the Christmas period.
"My wish is for a truce for Christmas. We are not here to disturb the French people," declared the president of the FNSEA union, Arnaud Rousseau.
The French government has also reacted, emphasizing that the priority is freedom of movement for citizens.
"The French must be able to travel to see their families in peace ," said government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon, warning that authorities would not tolerate new blockades and that police were authorized to remove them.
The protests initially began over orders to cull herds of cows affected by lumpy skin disease, but have since expanded to include broader grievances in the agricultural sector. Another major concern for farmers is the Mercosur trade agreement between the European Union and South American countries.
The impact of the protests has also been felt at the European level. The European Union has announced that the final vote on the Mercosur agreement, initially scheduled for these days, has been postponed to January 2026.
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