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French govt pledges 600m euros in aid to protesting farmers
Published Wed, Jul 22, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Paris
THE French government on Wednesday unveiled a package worth more than 600 million euros (S$894 million) for farmers, after days of protests that have blocked cities, roads and tourist sites.
Prime Minister Manuel Valls declared: "We hear the anguish of the farmers," many of whom say they are on the brink of bankruptcy due to falling prices and increased competition.
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