French Farmers' Siege of Paris: Tightening the Squeeze on Government

French farmers are planning to "siege the capital" of Paris, rejecting government concessions related to European Union climate measures and protesting against rising food prices due to the war in Ukraine. The farmers aim to paralyze the country and put pressure on the government, seeking better remuneration, less red tape, and protection against cheap imports. The movement has spread across France, with protesters using tractors to block highways and slow traffic, while also dumping agricultural waste at government offices. The protests reflect a global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, with farmers facing higher costs and over-regulation in the massively subsidized farming sector.