At 12:20 pm, Gabriel Attal promised new measures to be taken “in the coming weeks”. Always with a microphone in hand, facing the farmers, Gabriel Attal said, “On Friday, I announced some initial measures, but I know we haven’t fully addressed everything that makes up the unease. I am determined to move forward. In the coming weeks, we will have to make other decisions.”
At 12:16 pm, Gabriel Attal said, “Our farmers are not asking for something insurmountable”. He believes that the farmers are looking to be respected and compensated for their work. He emphasized that it is not sustainable to advocate for less production and still defend agriculture.
At 12:13 pm, Gabriel Attal mentioned, “What is at stake here is fundamental for our country”. This statement was made after having conversations this morning at a market garden in Indre-et-Loire.
At 12:00 pm, it was reported that there will be 7 blockades in the Paris region starting from Monday afternoon. These blockades are in response to the discontent expressed by the farmers.
At 11:30 am, there was an update on the road blockages in the South-West of France. Several highways were either partially or completely closed due to the protests.
At 11:00 am, Gabriel Attal announced that he is considering “additional measures” to address the concerns of the farmers. It was indicated that these measures may be implemented at both the national and European levels.
At 10:50 am, Gabriel Attal acknowledged the contradictory demands placed on the farmers. He said, “The stakes are to move past these contradictory demands because we need our farmers.”
At 10:38 am, an agriculteur expressed the ongoing struggles in the agricultural sector and said, “We have been saying that things are not good for a long time.” This conversation was part of Gabriel Attal’s interaction with the farmers.
At 10:25 am, it was reported that the blockade at L’Isle-Jourdain in Gers was lifted, but traffic remained disrupted at RN 124.
At 10:20 am, access to ski resorts in the Hautes-Pyrénées was affected due to the blockades put up by the farmers.
At 10:15 am, Gabriel Attal arrived at a cattle farm in Parçay-Meslay, Indre-et-Loire, but ended up visiting a market garden instead.
At 10:08 am, it was explained that the farmers want their products to be sold at a fair price. This demand has been an ongoing theme in the agricutural sector.
At 10:07 am, a deputy, Antoine Léaument, suggested the implementation of protectionist measures to address the concerns of the farmers.
At 9:30 am, it was reported that a section of A7 remained closed between Chanas and Orange in the Rhône Valley.
At 9:10 am, an update on road blockages in the South-West of France was provided. Several highways were impacted due to the ongoing protests.
At 8:55 am, Member of Parliament Maud Bergeron commented on the upcoming blockades announced by the farmers, emphasizing the importance of dialogue over blockades.
