Farmers in southwestern France blocked roads on Saturday in protest against measures to combat a livestock disease, despite calls from the French government for a 'Christmas truce'. Farmers expressed dissatisfaction with how authorities are handling the spread of the disease, which threatens their animals. They demand more effective action and government support. Authorities, in turn, have called for dialogue and stated their readiness to discuss farmers' demands after the holidays. Tension between agricultural workers and the government remains.
