“These endives are very good. I recommend them to you. » On Thursday, November 21, Annie Genevard did not wait for the tasting scheduled at the end of the visit to praise the gustatory merits of the “pearl of the north”. Wearing black boots, the Minister of Agriculture (Les Républicains, LR) inspects a large escarole farm located in La Couture, a small town in the Pas-de-Calais. On her first trip since the start of the national mobilization of farmers on Monday, the minister preferred the (very structured) welcome of the inhabitants of the North to the “invitation” of the “yellow caps” of the Rural Coordination of Lot-et -Garonne. (CR47).
It is not about giving priority to those “that block or degrade”Specifies who surrounds him. Historical figure of the CR47, Serge Bousquet-Cassagne announced that he wanted “causing chaos and food shortages” to be heard. “Expressing your concerns, demanding progress in certain areas is legitimate, but blocking the country is not acceptable”, Annie Genevard warned Wednesday on France 2.
Little known to the general public, the former vice president of the National Assembly had the opportunity to enjoy her “Gabriel Attal moment,” coming into contact with protesters at a roadblock, at night, like the former prime minister. he was able to do it in January. But confrontation and shocking images have never been the trademark of this right-wing figure, interim president of LR in 2022. Since her arrival at the Hôtel de Villeroy, the former deputy for Doubs (2012-2024) follows the specifications set by the Prime minister. Minister, Michel Barnier. “She is not bragging, as the Prime Minister wanted, she is entirely dedicated to her files”says his office. And they are not missing. At 68 years old, M.me Genevard experienced a turbulent baptism of ministerial fire.
“Dialogue is permanent”
In the countryside, the anger from the beginning of the year is brewing again, supported by fear of the imminent entry into force of Mercosur, this free trade agreement between the European Union and five South American countries. “He occupies one of the most difficult positions in the Republic, especially during this period”observes Antoine Vermorel-Marques, deputy (LR) for the Loire. If Mercosur does not affect all sectors, such as endives, it serves as fuel for the anger of the agricultural world, even more so during the electoral campaign.
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