Spanish and French Farmers Escalate Protests Across Europe

Farmers demand more support and flexibility from the EU, as protests spread and governments respond with new aid measures.

Spanish farmers join European counterparts in protests, demanding more EU flexibility and tighter controls on non-EU produce.
French government announces new aid measures for agriculture, temporarily halting farmers' protests.
Protests in Spain and France part of wider European discontent over high costs, bureaucracy, and competition from non-EU nations.
EU Commission President signals shift on pesticide use policy amid farming protests.
Drought and environmental regulations add to farmers' challenges, affecting crops and production costs.