France: Union suspends oil refinery blockades June 13 /update 2

Event

On Wednesday, June 13, the FNSEA farmer union called for its members to suspend blockades on oil refineries, oil depots, and ports throughout the country. According to local sources, the blockade was suspended to allow for negotiations with government officials. Further demonstrations, strikes, and roadblocks around oil refineries are possible in the coming weeks should negations break down.

Context

The action, which began on June 10, was organized to protest government plans to increase imports of palm oil to be used in the production of biofuel, which would compete with French-grown canola.

Advice

Individuals in France are advised to monitor developments to the situation.