France: Farmers protesting in their tractors in Paris Feb. 8

Event

Farmers are currently staging a tractor protest in central Paris Feb. 8; the action has been organized by the National Federation of Farmers' Unions (FNSEA) to protest a ban on certain pesticides. Participants are proceeding from the Porte de Versailles to the Esplanade des Invalides. Reports suggest around 1,000 activists are participating with around 500 tractors. The protest and related security measures are prompting significant ground transport disruptions in the affected area, particularly in the seventh and fifteenth arrondissements and the ring road. Participants will leave the protest via Qaui d'Issy at around 13:00, resulting in increased transport disruption on the ring road and the A13, A10, A6, and A4 highways exiting Paris.

Authorities have imposed increased security measures to facilitate the protest, including road closures and movement restrictions. Public transport in the affected areas may be canceled or diverted; increased traffic congestion is likely in the surrounding areas as drivers seek alternative routes. The action is likely to pass off peacefully.

Advice

If possible, avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check local traffic conditions and public transport schedules for disruptions before beginning journeys. Allow extra time for travel and plan alternative routes if necessary.