Arnaud Rousseau

Arnaud Rousseau is the president of the FNSEA (Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles), a major agricultural trade union in France. He is currently newsworthy due to his advocacy for increased government support for farmers facing rising agricultural fuel costs. Recently, Rousseau met with the Prime Minister to request greater financial assistance, specifically citing a need for a 30 centimes per liter reduction in fuel costs. While the government has offered a 4 centimes per liter reduction, Rousseau has stated that the Prime Minister is open to further action if the situation worsens. His role as president of the FNSEA makes him a key figure in representing the interests of French farmers and negotiating with the government on agricultural policy and economic support measures.