"German Farmers' Nationwide Protest Sparks Fears of Far-Right Influence"

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German farmers have initiated nationwide protests by blocking roads with tractors in response to plans to phase out agricultural subsidies, causing traffic jams during the morning rush hour. The blockade coincides with a strike called by the train drivers union, potentially affecting the country's roads and railways. The government made unexpected changes, including modifying plans to cut subsidies for agriculture, but the farmers' association insists that the changes are not enough and plans to continue with the protests.
- German farmers blockade roads to protest subsidy cuts Reuters
- German farmers arrive in Berlin for protest DW (English)
- ‘The mood is heating up’: Germany fears strikes will play into hands of far right The Guardian
- German farmers to protest Scholz government – Euractiv EURACTIV
- Germany: Farmers' protest to cause nationwide disruption – DW – 01/08/2024 DW (English)
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