“This whole sketch diverts attention from the main subject which is that of farmers’ income,” denounced Laurence Marandola, spokesperson for the Peasant Confederation.
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“The Peasant Confederation refused to provide 30 names of farmers to fill the stands” of the big debate at the Agricultural Show, announced Friday February 23 on franceinfo Laurence Marandola, spokesperson for the Peasant Confederation.“Whether I will be there or the leaders of the Peasant Confederation tomorrow, that still remains under discussion. Everything is possible”she clarified.
Emmanuel Macron wants to bring together agricultural unions, agro-industrialists and environmental associations on Saturday at the Agricultural Show to discuss agricultural issues. The FNSEA refuses to participate under the pretext that the Earth Uprising collective was invited. The Élysée pleads “error made during press interview ahead of the event”. According to Laurence Marandola, “it’s a masquerade to highlight the President of the Republic and the FNSEA.”
“This whole sketch diverts attention from the main subject which is that of farmers’ income”denounced the spokesperson for the Peasant Confederation. “Bringing 30 people to talk for 30 seconds, if it wasn’t so serious, I’d say it’s a joke”she outbid.
Emmanuel Macron’s initiative is widely criticized by farmers’ unions, but also by the right-wing opposition in particular. “This debate in form, in method, in substance, at that moment, it was not the right proposal to face the times we are going through”estimates Laurence Marandola.
