"Unions Lift Road Blocks as French Farmers' Protests Continue"

French farmers' protests have led to concessions from the government, including a halt to imports of agricultural products that use banned pesticides and new financial subsidies. The protests reflect concerns about income, competition, and free trade agreements, particularly the pending EU-Mercosur trade deal. The protests have revealed political frustration throughout Europe, with French President Emmanuel Macron struggling to balance environmental concerns and the needs of rural farmers. The protests have put agricultural issues on the EU summit's agenda, highlighting the complexity of the situation and the influence of the agricultural sector in France.