PARIS SIEGE
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is promising to announce “new measures” today, in response to the so-called “Siege Of Paris”, where hundreds of farmers blocked eight major access points leading to Paris since yesterday to heap pressure on the government.
Traffic around Paris was significantly disrupted, with some sections closed a few dozen kilometers from the capital. However, Paris itself, the vital Rungis market, and Parisian airports were not blocked.
LOCAL PROTESTS
More protests are expected locally as Farmers in Nice continue to push the government for satisfactory measures. This Thursday, February 1st, another slow-moving demonstration, known as an "escargot operation", will take place. The farmers will drive their tractors in a procession, starting in the morning, from RN6202 to the Promenade des Anglais through the MIN. Michel Dessus, president of the Alpes-Maritimes Chamber of Agriculture, hinted at the possibility of another action next week if their demands remain unaddressed.
TAXI VICTORY
After yesterday’s demonstrations, taxi union representatives hailed a significant victory after a meeting with the prefecture's chief of staff. Their efforts were rewarded with the postponement of a crucial agreement on healthcare transportation rules and rates until the end of February. This delay allows taxi services to review new transportation rates before finalizing the agreement.
NESTLE
Nestlé has acknowledged breaking the ru
