In the department of Vaucluse, the agricultural world is mobilizing once again at the call of the Young Farmers and the FNSEA. This Monday, November 18, farmers plan to block the bridges of Europe and Daladier, starting at 5:45 AM, to express their anger at the crisis affecting their sector. This action is part of a series of demonstrations aimed at demanding concrete measures and administrative simplification, as the situation for farmers continues to deteriorate. The city of Avignon is preparing for significant disruptions as farmers intend to make their voices heard and draw attention to their difficulties.
On Monday, November 18, farmers in Vaucluse are mobilizing again to make their voices heard in the face of the challenges they are encountering. Starting at 5:45 AM, they are expected to occupy the bridges of Europe and the Kingdom (Daladier) in Avignon. This action aims to denounce a situation that they deem concerning for the agricultural sector, with calls for mobilization made by the Young Farmers and the FNSEA.
Context of the Mobilization
The anger of the agricultural world has intensified in recent months, particularly in January and February 2024, during which spectacular actions took place in the Rhône Valley. Farmers are expressing their dissatisfaction regarding government measures deemed insufficient to address the current economic challenges. In light of this concern, agricultural organizations are calling for the solidarity and determination of their members to gather on November 18.
Course of the Action
Participants will gather in the relay parking lot of the island Piot in Avignon, equipped with their tractors. The City of Villeneuve-lez-Avignon has already alerted residents, recommending that they avoid unnecessary travel within the municipality during this demonstration. Farmers are expected to block the bridges in a way that disrupts traffic, thereby highlighting the importance of their claim in the public arena.
Demanding Concrete Measures
Farmers, through the FDSEA and the Young Farmers, are calling for temporary measures and financial support to navigate a complex period. They also demand administrative simplification, believing that actions are being taken but are far from sufficient. The comments from these organizations reflect growing frustration: “The government is hesitating, taking half measures… It is unbearable.”
The Anticipated Impact of the Blockades
The bridges of Europe and the Kingdom, which are major traffic arteries for thousands of motorists, are expected to experience significant disruptions during this mobilization day. By blocking these infrastructures, farmers hope to capture the attention of public authorities regarding their precarious situation, as well as the urgent challenges facing the agricultural sector in Vaucluse.
Actions of Farmers in Vaucluse
- Date of Mobilization: Monday, November 18
- Time of Gathering: 5:45 AM
- Place of Gathering: Relay parking of the island Piot, Avignon
- Targeted Bridges: Bridge of Europe and Bridge Daladier
- Objective: Protest against the agricultural crisis
- Organizers: Young Farmers and FNSEA
- Main Demand: Support measures and administrative simplification
- Preventive Measures: The City of Villeneuve-lez-Avignon advises avoiding non-essential travel
