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Pedro Sánchez Reacts to Ségolène Royal's Critique of "Inedible" Spanish Organic Tomatoes, Stirring Controversy in Spain

 

“Spanish Prime Minister Addresses Controversy Surrounding Ségolène Royal's Criticism of Organic Tomatoes”

Amidst the frustration of farmers, the Spanish Prime Minister has responded to criticism from former French Environment Minister, Ségolène Royal. The controversy ignited when Royal expressed her disdain for what she called "Inedible" organic Spanish tomatoes, citing an imbalance in the application of European phytosanitary rules.

Royal's comments, aired on BFMTV, sparked heated discussions on Spanish television. According to her, Spanish organic products fall short of French standards, a claim frequently echoed by French farmers during their protests.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, responding to the outcry, sarcastically suggested that Royal hadn't tasted Spanish tomatoes and invited her to experience their quality firsthand. Royal appreciated the invitation but emphasized the need for fair competition when health conditions are unequal. She pointed out the suspension of the French ecophyto plan as evidence of attempts to equalize.

The Spanish professional association for organic production (Ecovalia) countered Royal's statements, deeming them unfounded and emphasizing uniform rules across France and Spain. Spain's Minister of Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, criticized the remarks as inappropriate, especially coming from someone with governmental responsibilities.

The dispute, dubbed the "Tomato War" by Spanish media, intensified tensions in Spain amid the ongoing protests by French farmers. Accusing Spain of flooding the French market with low-cost, heavily pesticide-treated products, the farmers targeted trucks from Spain, particularly near the Boulou toll barrier.

Sanchez, discussing the matter with French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasized the importance of respecting peaceful demonstrations while condemning violent actions. He defended the quality of Spanish agriculture, asserting that Spanish products face no competitive advantage in the European internal market, as the same environmental rules apply across EU countries.

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