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"Farmers' Tractor Protests Disrupt Brussels Over EU Policies"

Farmers in tractors blocked streets near the EU headquarters in Brussels, protesting against what they see as excessive red tape, unfair trading practices, environmental measures, and cheap imports. The protests turned violent, with police using tear gas and water cannons to disperse the farmers. The EU and national authorities have already made concessions to the farmers, including loosening controls on farms and weakening pesticide and environmental rules. The protests have had a significant impact on EU politics, leading to the postponement of a major EU plan to protect nature and fight climate change.

1 year ago•Source: The Associated Press

European Farmers Rally for Action, Confront Ministers and Police

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4.21 min•1 year ago

European Farmers Rally for Action, Confront Ministers and Police

Farmers across Europe staged protests in Brussels, Madrid, and Warsaw, demanding action on low food prices and unfair competition from abroad. They called for fair revenue, citing free trade agreements and deregulation as causes for their struggles. Riot police clashed with protesters in Brussels, while farmers in Madrid urged the EU to reduce bureaucracy and make changes to the Common Agriculture Policy. In Poland, farmers blocked a border crossing with Germany in solidarity against Ukrainian food exports. EU agriculture ministers met to discuss proposals to ease pressure on farmers, including reducing farm inspections and exempting small farms from some environmental standards.

via Reuters