The blockade of Carbonne on the A64 has led to impeded highways that lead to the capital. Unions have organized the logistics for this blockade.
The agricultural sector has decided to step up its fight and move forward by pushing the tractors towards Paris. They find the measures announced by Gabriel Attal to be inadequate. The FNSEA, the majority union, with 212,000 members, and the Young Farmers of the Greater Paris Basin have announced a blockade of the city for an “indefinite period” starting on Monday at 2 pm. It is a declared “siege” by an official from the FNSEA.
The planned blockade will also affect the inner suburbs. The idea is to block all trucks that supply the capital, to ensure that no products enter Paris, putting pressure on the Parisians to understand the importance of farmers.
Various slow-moving convoys are moving towards Paris and Roissy. There are conflicting voices on whether Rungis, a major food market, should be included in the blockade or not. The union has organized for fuel, food, and other logistical needs.
The response from the authorities in Paris is still unclear. The Paris City Hall claims to have no knowledge and has redirected inquiries to the Police Prefecture. A member of Parliament has assured that they will prioritize dialogue and ensure that the freedom of movement in Paris is not hindered for an extended period.
