"German Farmers' Protests Bring Country to Standstill"
German farmers staged nationwide protests, causing traffic disruptions and halting production at a Volkswagen facility, in response to the government's decision to cut diesel subsidies. The protests, supported by far-right symbols and anti-government sentiment, have raised concerns about potential infiltration by extreme organizations. The government has backtracked on some subsidy cuts, but farmers remain upset, citing the threat to their livelihoods. Vice-Chancellor Habeck attributes the industry's challenges to structural changes and calls for a fairer pricing system and sustainability rewards.