"French Farmers' Protests Shake Up EU Agenda"

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French farmers are protesting ahead of the EU elections, with concerns about taxes, access to water, and overregulation. The far-right leader blames Macron's EU for the agricultural crisis, while the new Prime Minister vows to support farmers and address environmental restrictions. President Macron is concerned about losing rural voter support to the far right and is taking steps to appease the situation. The protests reflect wider discontent across Europe, with farmers in Germany, Poland, and Romania also demonstrating against EU policies.
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