US EditionFrench Farmers Announce Multi-Day Road Blockade South of Lyon
6 Articles
6 Articles
Second day of mobilization of farmers in the Rhône. After having invested on Monday the M7 to the height of Pierre-Bénite, the protesters of the Rural Coordination still camp at the southern entrance of Lyon, decided to maintain the pressure to defend their income and working conditions.
Anadolu Ajansı
BERNAMAFrench farmers announce multi-day road blockade south of Lyon
Protest driven by farmers’ anger over government’s handling of nodular dermatitis outbreak affecting cattle as well as opposition to planned free trade agreement between EU and Mercosur countries - Anadolu Ajansı
Since Monday, January 5, 2026, the Coordination Rurale (union of extreme-right agricultural bosses) has been leading a roadblock at the level of Pierre-Bénite at the entrance to Lyon on the M7. Some 50 tractors from the Loire and Haute-Loire antennas have been installed since 10:30 on both traffic routes, completely cutting off traffic. The CR promises to continue blocking the traffic axis until it has been heard. The aim for the union is to rea…
It is the return, as promised, of angry farmers this week south of Lyon.
Tractors, brasero, barnum and even trucks filled with beds block the M7 at the height of Pierre-Bénite this Monday, January 5. Installed since 10:30 a.m., the farmers on site left Brignais at 4:30 a.m. to block the M7 in both directions. Despite the friendly atmosphere and the music resounding on the road axis, [...] Read more South of Lyon, the M7 blocked by farmers mobilized for "the survival of agriculture" appeared first on Lyon Capitale.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center, 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
