Most of the producers in the EU live in France, it is no wonder that they are also raising their voices against Brussels' economic-crippling measures, so much so that the Macrons are already retaliating.
The French farmers also joined the German and Polish protesters who are telling the European leaders: enough of the regulations that are unfavorable to them.
On Wednesday, farmers in France protested with roadblocks and demanded that the government introduce lower consumer prices and relax environmental regulations.
Many farmers are struggling financially and say their livelihoods are at risk as food retailers look to cut prices after a period of high inflation.
Agricultural policy has long been a sensitive issue in France, as most producers in the EU live here.
"We want to work as they do in some neighboring countries: produce, cultivate, do our work," said Arnaud Rousseau, head of the powerful FNSEA agricultural union.
The government of President Emmanuel Macron, fearing movements similar to the agricultural riots in Germany, Poland and Romania, has already withdrawn a controversial agricultural bill that would have helped as many people as possible become farmers.
On Wednesday, Politico visited the site of one of the demonstrations next to the A62 highway.
"We need the French people to join us," said one member of the group, who owns wheat fields.
Farmers in France want other French workers, including truck drivers and health workers, to join them.
Their goal is to start a movement like the massive "yellow vest" protests that rocked France in 2018.
Despite the fact that some of the blockades are illegal, the French police did not intervene to break them up. Farmers enjoy widespread support.
According to a survey, 82% of French people support the movement; 7 out of 10 people said they supported blockades and would oppose police intervention.
Cover image: French farmers also demonstrate
Source: X/N. Dupont-Aignan
