FARMING CRISIS
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal stood firm in support of the country's farming sector amid widespread protests by farmers around Paris. In his inaugural major address to the National Assembly, M. Attal praised agriculture as a cornerstone of French identity and tradition, underscoring its importance beyond just food production.
However, farmers have criticized the lack of tangible action behind Attal's words, particularly regarding the disparities in agricultural norms across Europe and the insufficiency of financial support proposals. Attal's promises regarding the reuse of fines collected from industries and distributors not complying with production cost laws were met with skepticism.
The so-called siege of Paris continues as the convoy makes it’s way towards the Rungis, the vital food market of the Ile-de-France region.
President Macron is expected to discuss the crisis at an upcoming meeting in Brussels, defending the EU's agricultural policy as vital for the survival of European farmers.
LOCAL SUPPLY CHAINS
How are the strikes affecting us on the French Riviera? So far in Alpes Maritimes and the Var, there have just been minor disruptions in supply chains. Notably, the Casino Group has reported supply difficulties in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur area due to these blockades. While the overall impact on provisioning in these departments remains slight, there is still a risk if the protests are prolonged?
ATTAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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