The FNSEA and the JA of the Paris basin declare a 'sit-in' in Paris from Monday

The FNSEA and the JA of the Paris basin announce “a siege of the capital” from Monday

\n\nThe two agricultural unions, the FNSEA and the Young Farmers (JA) from the Paris basin, announced a massive mobilization for next Monday. This event is planned to take the form of a "siege of the capital", a show of force intended to make the demands of the agricultural sector heard.\n\n

The context of mobilization

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A deep agricultural crisis

\n\nThis mobilization is a response to the deep crisis facing French agriculture, linked to falling prices, increasingly strict environmental standards and uncertainties over the agricultural policies of the European Union.\n\n

A transparent demonstration

\n\nThe organizers of this movement took care to inform the police of their intentions, so that the siege could take place in compliance with security rules and in a peaceful atmosphere.\n\n

Objectives of the mobilization

\n\nThe two unions are calling for mobilization to express the anger of the agricultural sector at what they perceive as a lack of understanding of their work and a devaluation of their profession. They wish to invite themselves into discussions on the future of their professions, and ask for concrete measures to improve their working and living conditions, as well as the valorization of their production.\n\n

A “siege of the capital”

\n\nAccording to the organizers' statements, this "siege of the capital" will consist of a show of force by farmers. The demonstrators plan to use all means at their disposal (tractors, trailers, etc.) to make their presence felt in the capital.\n\n

Expectations of the government and the population

\n\nFaced with this announcement, there is great expectation on the part of the government and the population. City dwellers are invited to understand the challenges of these land professionals who feed the country and keep our countryside alive. As for the State, these farmers expect a strong and concrete response.\n\nMonday, Paris will therefore listen to the agricultural world, which hopes to be heard by the entire nation. Aware of the nuisance that this could cause, the FNSEA and the J.A. of the Paris basin rely on everyone's understanding to get their message across. \n\n