"German Farmers' Protests Shake Scholz's Government and Spark Nationwide Unrest"

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German farmers have launched a week of protests against government cuts to agricultural subsidies, causing traffic disruptions and production stoppages. The protests have put pressure on the governing coalition and exacerbated the country's budget crisis. The government has made concessions, but the farmers are demanding a complete withdrawal of tax plans. Concerns have arisen about potential infiltration of radical right-wing groups in the protests, leading to confrontations with government officials and warnings about the danger of radicalization.
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