French President Emmanuel Macron met with representatives of the agricultural world at the Élysée to discuss the prospects of the sector and announce the end of the winter crisis. During the meeting, Macron shared his vision for the future of agriculture, emphasizing the importance of building a project for the future rather than solely addressing current protests.
Union leaders reported that Macron acknowledged the ongoing anger within the agricultural community and expressed his intention to deliver his vision for agriculture in the coming months. He emphasized the need to work together to build a sustainable future for the industry. The president’s recognition of the ongoing mobilizations and commitment to addressing the challenges facing agriculture was welcomed by union leaders.
The National Assembly has also begun examining an agricultural orientation bill that aims to address the challenges facing the industry. The bill includes provisions to support agriculture as a matter of general interest, with initiatives to facilitate water reserves for irrigation and new livestock buildings. Despite these efforts, Macron emphasized that unity and collaboration are key to overcoming challenges and building a resilient agricultural sector for
