France: Farmers plan to hold vehicle protest in Toulouse Jan. 16

Unionized farmers are planning to demonstrate in Toulouse Jan. 16. The action is over various grievances, including taxation of agricultural fuel and government policies on organic produce. Farmers will gather at multiple locations from 08:00 before making their way to the city center. Participants plan to pass by several locations, including the Cite Administrative building, Boulevard Lascrosses, and the Water Agency office in Empalot District, before parking their vehicles on Allees Jean Jaures and marching to Capitole de Toulouse. Authorities estimate that over 400 slow-moving agricultural vehicles will participate in the action.

Increased security is likely near the affected sites. The protest and related security measures, such as road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized transport disruptions in the city center. The action is likely to proceed peacefully. This action follows similar events in Toulouse throughout 2023. Further protests are likely.