France Brought to a Standstill by Angry Farmers
18th December 2025
As farmers storm Brussels, discontent is growing in France, where roadblocks are multiplying. The authorities fear congestion on the roads as Christmas approaches.
Since the beginning of December, protests by farmers have been increasing in response to health measures imposed to stem the epidemic of Contagious Nodular Dermatitis. Roadblocks and demonstrations aim to prevent the slaughter of infected herds but, above all, to alert public opinion to the endless crisis affecting the primary sector in France and in Europe.
Final negotiations on the implementation of the free trade agreement with Mercosur are adding to the anger of farmers, who feel that they are constantly being sacrificed and ignored by the authorities.