France recognizes Parkinson’s disease as an occupational pathology for farmers. This disease is linked in particular to the use of glyphosate.
The European Commission says “yes” to glyphosate for 10 more years. However, cases of diseases such as Parkinson’s linked to the use of this product are increasing.
Among them, Daniel Cormier, former farmer. In 2020, a doctor diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease.
“I mainly suffer from tremors. It makes it difficult for me to sleep. If I have a busy day, the tremors get worse. It’s very tiring” he explains.
**In 2013, Parkinson’s disease was officially recognized in France as an occupational pathology for farmers, due to the latter’s major exposure to chemicals.**The French State also implemented for 3 years a special fund to relieve farmers affected by these diseases. Daniel Cormier now receives financial compensation from the government.
“Many scientific studies have established a link between Parkinson’s disease and agricultural poisons. There are more cases of Parkinson’s in farmers than in ordinary people. And there are judges who have recognized this link. is why Parkinson’s disease was officially recognized as a disease caused by agricultural poisons” explains Hermine Baron, Lawyer specializing in environmental law.
France is not opposed to the total use of glyphosate. However, she abstained during the vote at European level.