Paris: The City of Love, Lights, and… Tractors
French Farmers Turn Paris into a Green Overalls Runway in Protest Against the EU-Mercosur Deal
Paris, the city that gave us romance, baguettes, and berets, has found itself the stage for another uniquely French cultural phenomenon—protests. But this time, it’s not students or unions shutting things down; it’s tractors, cows, and very frustrated farmers. Yes, French farmers have fired up their engines and descended on Paris to voice their outrage over the EU-Mercosur trade deal, which they argue is less about free trade and more about making their livelihoods disappear faster than a croissant at breakfast.
Originally Published at FarmerCowboy.com
2025-01-07 08:46:41
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