French authorities are moving to back farmers who are organizing a food blockade of Paris and threatening to disrupt the city’s food supply. The government confirms that President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Sweden for a brief official visit, while Prime Minister Gabriel Attal or Agriculture Minister Marc Fenot are expected to outline new relief steps the following day, according to RIA News.
Over the past week, Attal held an extended 3.5-hour meeting with leaders of farming unions who remain steadfast in their protests. In response to Attal’s remarks, demonstrators began placing barricades on all eight routes into Paris. They have signaled a full Paris blockade and have targeted major transport hubs and the Rangis wholesale market near the city. Authorities are monitoring developments closely as the situation evolves.
In the eastern outskirts, farmers near the Disneyland area are blocking the A4 motorway, while in the northwest protesters are located in the commune of Buchlet in the Yvelines department, roughly 60 kilometers from Paris. Local authorities are coordinating with regional police to manage traffic disruptions and maintain essential supply lines for residents.
Earlier reports noted diplomatic tensions with Niger, highlighting concerns about diplomatic immunity for a French ambassador amid wider regional pressures. This development adds to an atmosphere of heightened sensitivity as France seeks to balance domestic economic pressures with international relations during a period of active protest and regional instability.