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French farmers stage tractor protest at Versailles because of agricultural policies
Farmers discontent with agricultural policies, wages of EU, government, occasionally organize protests with tractors in Paris, environs
Esra Taşkın |
02.03.2024 - Update : 02.03.2024
Several French farmers gather to hold a massive demonstration at the Palace of Versailles in French capital with dozens of tractors to protest agricultural policies on March 1, 2024.
PARIS
French farmers took to the streets Friday, parking tractors in front of the iconic Palace of Versailles to protest the government's agricultural policies.
The demonstrators hoisted Union flags and the flag of France on their tractors.
Farmers, who are discontented with the agricultural policies and wages of the government and EU, occasionally organize protests with their tractors in Paris and its environs.
The Palace of Versailles, which holds significant importance in France’s political history, was built in the 17th century by order of King Louis XIV of France.
One of the most magnificent historical palaces in the country, Versailles welcomes 7 million visitors annually.
