The former socialist minister of France, Ségolène Royal, has described Spanish ‘organic’ products as “fake” and has accused the sector of “not respecting French rules.” “It’s scandalous. Have you tried Spanish organic tomatoes? They are inedible.” This is how the former minister expressed herself in a French television program.

As can be seen in the video above, during his intervention on said Royal television program He did not skimp on insults and accusations. He maintained that “Spanish fruits and vegetables do not respect French standards.” Even when questioned by the interviewer, the former minister repeated this message.

French farmers share this position as they claim to be in inequality of conditions. Something that the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, also endorses. “This story of unfair competition is not normal,” he said.

From the Spanish government They strongly deny these accusations. “The European regulations are the same for all European Union countries. Therefore, Spanish products do not compete unfairly,” the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility defended this Thursday. Oscar Puente.

The organic sector It also contradicts the French. Álvaro Barrera, president of ECOVALIA, explained in laSexta that organic production in Europe It is a regulated system “for all members.” You can consult all the information in the video located above these lines.