As per reports, farmers in south-west France have called for a blockade along France’s border with Spain on Monday (03 June) protesting against unfavorable agricultural policies.
• Ultras de l’A64, a group of farmers from the Haute-Garonne department, has called for farmers to set up blockades from 1000 hours local time on Monday (03 June).
• The group has informed that farmers were calling for the blockade, after receiving little response to their complaints from local, regional and national officials.
• Demands of protesting farmers include the removal of energy taxes for the agricultural sector, a tightening of food safety rules, a revision of agricultural taxation and financial help to install solar panels on roofs.
• The blockages will take place at the following points: Pertus, Col d’Ares, Bourg-Madame, Bossòs, Col du Pourtalet, Col du Somport, Biriatou.