"French Farmers' Power: Protests, Clashes, and Political Pressure in Paris"

French farmers are exerting significant political influence through protests and pressure on the government, demanding more support amid falling incomes and bureaucratic red tape. The government's historical collaboration with the farmers' union and recent concessions reflect the sector's entrenched power. The farmers' opposition to EU trade deals and environmental regulations has raised concerns about the influence of anti-EU sentiment and the need for a more sustainable agricultural system.