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European elections: Spanish and French farmers block the border

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French and Spanish farmers are blocking cross-border crossings in the Pyrenees in the run-up to the European elections in a bid to influence the vote and demand cheaper energy. IMAGES

Added on the 03/06/2024 11:41:11 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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