France: Farmers to stage demonstration in Avignon Nov. 27

Unionized farmers plan to stage a protest and a related procession in Avignon from 08:00 Nov. 27. The purpose of the protest activity is to demand increased state support for agricultural workers. Demonstration participants plan to gather at the Vaucluse Chamber of Agriculture on Chemin des Meinajaries before departing for what will likely be a go-slow procession; the intended destination was not immediately clear. Approximately 30 tractors took part in a related go-slow procession in Avignon on Nov. 18.

Local authorities will likely deploy additional police officers to mitigate traffic disruptions. The convoy operation will probably cause significant traffic congestion in the city center, including on routes used to access Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN). Roadblocks and heightened security may prompt business disruptions; for example, delivery vehicles may not be able to access locations in the city center. The event will likely pass off peacefully.