The latest edition of State of the Union delves into several key topics including the future of agriculture in the EU, escalating tensions in the Middle East, the new French government’s tax hike plans, and a potentially record-breaking pumpkin. In the Middle East, following Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the killing of a Hezbollah leader, Iran retaliated with missile attacks. EU Foreign Policy Chief called for de-escalation to avoid further bloodshed. Meanwhile, France’s new prime minister, Michel Barnier, announced tax hikes to address spiraling debts, leading to concerns among citizens and protests by unions. On the agriculture front, Barnier promised aid to farmers, while Greenpeace’s Marco Contiero warned of the decreasing number of small family farms in favor of larger “mega farms”, urging policy solutions to support smaller farmers. Contiero also encouraged young people to consider farming as a profession, despite challenges such as high land prices. In more lighthearted news, British twin brothers are attempting to grow the world’s largest pumpkin, with their produce expected to weigh in at 1,500 kilograms each, potentially breaking the current Guinness Book record of 1,246.9 kilograms. This edition of State of the Union provides a comprehensive look at pressing global issues and agricultural feats.
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