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French farmers meet with PM after threatening more protests
French farmers meet with PM after threatening more protests
Economy
by  AFP

France's powerful farming unions on Monday met with Prime Minister Gabriel Attal after threatening the government with a week or more of protest action if their demands were not met. The unions have demanded concrete government action to address their grievances, which they say include excessive financial charges and environmental protection rules as well as insufficient prices for their produce.

Imane Ayissi brings African tradition to Paris couture
Imane Ayissi brings African tradition to Paris couture
Economy
by  AFP

Imane Ayissi is on a mission to put authentic African textiles in the spotlight but faces an uphill battle as a pioneer African couturier at Paris Fashion Week. But he admits it is tough to survive as an independent designer, especially since he joined Paris Fashion Week just as the Covid-19 pandemic struck.