ATTAL FACE A LA RÉVOLTE DES AGRICULTEURS ! (Annonces, actions, incendie...) #agriculteursencolere

Actu Réfractaire

26 Jan 202410:36

Summary

TLDRThe transcript covers French farmers protesting agricultural policies, with actions like blocking roads and dumping manure. It mentions solidarity from some celebrities. The Prime Minister gave a speech trying to calm the situation with some aid measures, but they are seen as insufficient. There are calls for more protests, with a risk of escalating confrontation. The transcript also briefly mentions other French news like protests over an immigration law and a gaffe by the Education Minister.

Takeaways

😠 Farmers protested in Draguignan against unfair competition
🚜 Tractors blocked roads around Paris to protest
👩‍🌾 Farming unions called for more protests across France
🤝 Farmers and fishermen protested together in Rennes
🔥 Fires were lit outside the Bordeaux prefecture
🚛 Tractors arrived to block access roads in Ile-de-France
😡 Prime Minister Atal tried to calm protests with speech
⚖️ Some migrant law provisions upheld as constitutional
🙄 Minister of Education prioritized meeting over Shoah ceremony
💰 MPs voted to increase their own expense allowances

Q & A

What was the protest by farmers in Draguignan about?
-600 members of the Confédération paysanne farmer's union protested in Draguignan while farmers emptied foreign products from a Leclerc store and felled trees to block a national road, to protest upcoming European trade deals with Mercosur.
What actions did farmers take in Rennes?
-Farmers and fishermen blocked the city center in Rennes. Fires were also lit outside the prefecture in Bordeaux.
What happened on the Île-de-France roads?
-Tractors arrived on Île-de-France roads early in the morning and blocked several accesses. Some aimed to block the Rungis wholesale market which supplies produce nationally, while others sought to encircle Paris.
What did Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announce?
-Attal announced measures to protect French agriculture from unfair foreign competition and simplify administrative procedures around taxation and agricultural social security, but without details. He promised to enforce the Egalim law without guaranteeing producer sale prices. He announced 215 million euros in farming subsidies, but no livestock measures.
How did Gérald Darmanin respond?
-Darmanin said he would not send police against farmers, allowing them to illegally block traffic and movement, hoping to divide protestors. But he risks escalation since farmers have greater leverage.
What happened with the asylum immigration law?
-Around 40% of the law was struck down by the Constitutional Council, but several criticized measures were maintained, like depriving 18-21 year old foreign youth of child welfare aid.
What did Jean-Michel Blanquer do?
-A Holocaust memorial event was cancelled because Blanquer needed the room for a meeting, causing anger. Even supporters wish for his resignation.
How did parliamentarians vote to raise their own expense allowances?
-MPs voted to raise their monthly expense allowances by 300 euros. Some tried justifying this as indexed to inflation, though it reveals a major conflict of interest.
What increase did motorway companies announce?
-Motorway companies announced average toll increases of 2.93% for 2023, reaching nearly 7% by 2025 according to reports.
What demonstrations are called for Saturday January 27th?
-Demonstrations are called across France for January 27th at 10 AM outside prefectures and roadblocks, to support farmer protests and meet locals.

Outlines

00:00

🦊 Local politicians propose tear gas for unruly kids

The mayor of Marignane jokingly suggested equipping teachers with tear gas to handle unruly children. He believes politicians should be paid more for such ideas. The host then transitions to the week's final news update before the weekend.

05:00

🚜 Nationwide farmer protests intensify

Farmer protests continue nationwide, with blockades, building occupations, and more. The mainstream farmer union FNSEA is losing control of the mobilization as independent groups take more radical action. There are calls for protest convergence and the government fears things may escalate further.

10:02

🎥 Video sign-off and reminders

The host signs off, reminding viewers to share photos and videos of this Saturday's planned demonstrations. He calls to mobilize further and share the channel's content during this critical moment.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡agriculteurs

This refers to farmers in France. The video focuses heavily on protests and actions being taken by French farmers (agriculteurs) against government policies and economic conditions they view as unfair or harmful. For example, it mentions farmers blocking roads, dumping manure, and setting fires in protest over issues like increased competition from foreign imports.

💡manifestation

Demonstration or protest. The video describes many demonstrations (manifestations) organized by farmers across France to demand changes, such as a large protest of 600 farmers in Draguignan. These protests are a major form of action taken by the farmers in response to their grievances.

💡blocage

Blockade. The video highlights blockades (blocages) created by farmers to disrupt commerce and transportation, such as blocking access to highways and ports. This is done as a protest tactic to demand change and exert economic pressure.

💡FNSEA

National Federation of Farmers' Unions. This influential group organized many farmer protests initially but is also criticized in the video for being part of the problem facing farmers today.

💡convergence

Convergence or coming together of different groups, such as farmers linking up with construction workers in solidarity. The video suggests this convergence of struggles across industries poses a major threat to the government.

💡gouvernement

The government. Refers to the current French government led by President Macron which is facing heavy criticism and protests from the farmers due to policies seen as harmful to their livelihoods.

💡Gabriel Attal

The current French Prime Minister. He gave a speech trying to appease the protesting farmers with concessions but it is suggested this will not be enough to end the protests.

💡inflation

Rising prices. The video mentions inflation multiple times as one of the key problems facing consumers and workers in France today, contributing to the unrest.

💡pouvoir d'achat

Purchasing power. Declining purchasing power due to inflation is noted as a major grievance unifying many groups in France.

💡hausse des prix

Rise in prices. Synonymous with inflation, the rise in prices for things like fuel and food is creating economic hardship for farmers and working class groups, driving discontent and protests.

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