The essential
The FNSEA and Young Farmers unions announced “a siege of the capital” starting this Monday, at 2 p.m.
Eight blockades must be put in place.
Here is the map.
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced this Sunday “an important defensive system to prevent any blockage” of the Rungis market and Ile-de-France airports and “to prohibit any entry into Paris”.
The government announced that 15,000 members of the police would be mobilized to prevent tractors from entering “Paris and major cities”.
Gabriel Attal went this Sunday morning to a farm in Indre-et-Loire.
This is his second visit in three days, after his burst of announcements made in Montastruc-de-Salies on Friday.
New announcements could be made during the week.
06:03
The authorities recommend not to travel
Gérald Darmanin yesterday recommended that the French “anticipate” their travels and “not congest” the roads.
In Île-de-France, the Paris police headquarters recommended that residents take public transport rather than the car.
05:45
The map of blockages around Paris
The farmers aim to set up eight blockades around Paris, starting at 2 p.m. for the “siege of the capital”.
Below is the map of each of them.
05:34
Good morning !
Hello and welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the mobilization of angry farmers.