EU Bows to Farmer Protests, Scraps Pesticide Reduction Plan

Brussels has yielded to farmers' protests by reducing its environmental targets, a move that has sparked criticism from environmentalists. The European Commission's decision to relax its biodiversity and farm-to-fork strategies comes after weeks of demonstrations by farmers who argue that the original targets were unrealistic and would harm their livelihoods. However, environmental groups have condemned the concessions, warning that they undermine efforts to combat climate change and protect biodiversity.