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French Farmers Protest in Paris Over Environmental Rules

Farmers demand legislative changes as the National Assembly debates a bill to loosen regulations on pesticides and breeding facilities.

Arnaud Rousseau, president of Federation Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles (FNSEA), speaks to the media in front of the French parliament, the Assemblee Nationale, as French farmers gather for a protest to call on lawmakers to adopt a bill that would loosen restrictions on pesticide and water use in farming, in Paris, France May 26, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
French farmers protest to call on lawmakers to adopt a bill that would loosen restrictions on pesticide and water use in farming, in Paris, France May 26, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Tractors are parked in front of the French parliament, the Assemblee Nationale, as French farmers gather for a protest to call on lawmakers to adopt a bill that would loosen restrictions on pesticide and water use in farming, in Paris, France May 26, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Tractors are parked in front of the French parliament, the Assemblee Nationale, as French farmers gather for a protest to call on lawmakers to adopt a bill that would loosen restrictions on pesticide and water use in farming, in Paris, France May 26, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Overview

  • Farmers rallied in Paris and blocked highways with tractors to protest environmental regulations they consider excessive.
  • The proposed bill in the National Assembly seeks to simplify approvals for breeding facilities and reauthorize the use of the banned pesticide acetamiprid.
  • Protests were organized by major farming unions FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs, with demonstrations expected to continue through Wednesday.
  • Environmental groups and left-wing parties oppose the bill, arguing it prioritizes large-scale agriculture over ecological protection and small-scale farmers.
  • The protests reflect a broader EU trend of rolling back environmental legislation to address agricultural competitiveness and rising costs.