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Farmers' Tractors Reach Eiffel Tower in Paris Protests

Published January 8, 2026, 09:30
Farmers' Tractors Reach Eiffel Tower in Paris Protests

Farmers' tractors entered Paris and reached the Eiffel Tower, escalating their protests over the difficulties facing the agricultural sector in France. The farmers are primarily protesting against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the way the outbreak of lumpy skin disease is being managed. They are calling for the simplification of administrative procedures and the relaxation of European standards, which they consider overly strict and create unfair competition. Police have banned tractors from accessing certain sensitive areas of the city, such as the Champs-Élysées and government buildings. Farmers say they are determined to continue their mobilization until their demands are met.