Farmers across France continue their protests and blockades on Thursday, February 1st, despite government announcements. The Ministry of the Interior has reported a total of around 100 blockades throughout the country. Here is an overview of the blockades in different regions of France.
In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, farmers have continued their blockades at key locations such as the Limas tollbooth and several highways. In the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, blockades have been reported on the A6 between Beaune and Mâcon, as well as in various other areas.
In Brittany, a demonstration is scheduled to take place in Rennes, followed by a march through the city and a split on the ring road. The region of Grand-Est has also seen blockades on major highways such as the A31 and the N52.
Similar blockades have been reported in other regions such as Hauts-de-France, Île-de-France, Occitanie, Normandy, Pays-de-la-Loire, and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur, leading to significant disruptions in traffic and public transportation.
Despite the announcements made by the government, farmers are determined to continue their protests and blockades as they seek to have their voices heard and their demands addressed. The situation is ongoing, with further disruptions expected in the coming days.
