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French agricultural unions have submitted a list of 24 demands to the government after a fuel tax rise sparked long-standing resentment. On Thursday, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal held a meeting with finance and environment ministers to decide on measures to ease the crisis. Farmers’ grievances include diminishing profit margins and complex environmental rules. Plus, we take a look at austerity measures in Argentina, such as the annulment of a rent control law.
