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Added on the 05/08/2023 00:00:33 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
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
French and Spanish farmers gather on their tractors in Biriatou, on the border between the two countries, with the aim of joining forces to make their demands heard, particularly at European level. IMAGES
Driving at snail's pace down the motorway and amassing at the tollgates in Le Boulou, a few kilometres from the Spanish border, France's farmers show little sign of abandoning their protest despite government concessions in response to a movement that has spread nationwide and elsewhere in Europe. IMAGES
Spanish customs officers check motorists' PCR tests at the Perthus crossing on the border with France, after the extension of the measure to entries via the land border. IMAGES
Police officers are carrying out vehicle checks at the border between France and Spain, which has just reopened. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.