France's farmers block roads and call for resistance against Macron.. As of: January 29, 2024, 1:40 p.m By: Stefan Krieger CommentsPressSplit France's farmers are also in turmoil: the Macron government's agricultural policy is sparking protests.

The French government is trying to contain the nationwide protests before the upcoming European elections in June. Farmers with around 100 tractors are currently blocking the Finkenwerder Ring in Hamburg. They dumped piles of manure on the road and started a fire in a barrel.