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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces French Opposition Amid New Negotiations

European farmers are protesting in Brussels against the impending EU-Mercosur trade deal, which they fear will harm local agriculture by allowing South American countries access to EU markets without adhering to the same regulations. The deal is seen as beneficial to industries like German car manufacturing but detrimental to small European farms. French farmers, in particular, are vocal in their opposition, fearing unfair competition and the potential demise of their industry. The protests highlight broader dissatisfaction with EU leadership, particularly with Ursula von der Leyen, who is compared to Kamala Harris for her progressive stance and perceived ineffectiveness.

via The Spectator World|

#eu #farmersprotest #mercosur

protest1 year ago•1 min saved

"European Farmers Protest, Surround Government Buildings in Green Backlash"

Protesting farmers in Belgium surrounded a government building and sprayed police with liquid manure to express frustration with the government's reliance on cheap imports from foreign countries. They drove tractors to the European council building, threw eggs and flares at officers, and blocked traffic and public transportation. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons, while the Belgian Interior Minister called for identifying "rioters." Tensions between farmers and governments across the European Union continue to rise, with the EU presidency conceding to protesting farmers' demands earlier in February.

via Daily Caller|

#belgium #environmentalregulations #europeanunion

politicsinternational-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Polish Farmers End Ukraine Border Protest Following Government Agreement"

Polish farmers have ceased their blockade of the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing with Ukraine after the government agreed to their financial support demands, although restrictions on Ukrainian imports were not included. The deal includes corn subsidies, fixed agricultural taxes, and increased loans, pending legislative approval and the European Commission's consent. Despite the agreement, farmers and Polish truckers continue to express concerns over the impact of Ukrainian imports and the potential EU membership of Ukraine on Poland's economy.

via POLITICO Europe|

##agriculturepolicy #eutrade

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Polish Farmers Reach Agreement to End Ukraine Border Blockade, Easing Truck Delays"

Polish farmers have ended their blockade at the Ukrainian border after reaching an agreement with the government for subsidies and other financial support measures. The protests, which began in November, were a response to the impact of Ukrainian food imports on Polish farmers' incomes and were part of broader challenges faced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government. While the farmers' blockade has ceased, truckers continue their protest over economic grievances. The agreement includes a corn production subsidy, a lower agricultural tax, and preferential liquidity loans, pending legislative approval and EU consent.

via The Associated Press|

##agriculture #farmersprotest

politicsprotest2 years ago•4 min saved

"German Vice-Chancellor Trapped by Protesting Farmers, Stirring National Concern and Radicalization Fears"

German Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck was trapped on a ferry by protesting farmers who were demonstrating against planned cuts to diesel subsidies. The farmers' blockade at the port prevented Habeck from disembarking, leading to a heated standoff that lasted several hours. The protest is part of a series of actions by farmers who are dissatisfied with the government's budget cuts affecting agricultural diesel fuel. Despite the government delaying the subsidy cuts until 2026, the farmers, supported by the German Farmers' Association, are planning a general strike. The protest tactics have been criticized by politicians across the spectrum, and the farmers' association has distanced itself from the blockade, emphasizing respect for democratic traditions and politicians' privacy.

via DW (English)|

##agriculture #dieselsubsidies

politicsprotest2 years ago•2 min saved

"German Farmers' Ferry Blockade Against Vice Chancellor Sparks Outrage and Concerns"

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck was prevented from leaving a ferry by protesting farmers, following the government's partial retraction on plans to cut agricultural subsidies. The protest, which involved 250-300 people and saw attempts to board the ferry, was widely condemned by government and opposition figures for violating democratic principles. The government had proposed subsidy cuts to fill a budget gap, but faced backlash from the agricultural sector, leading to a partial reversal of the plans. Despite the government's concession, the German Farmers Association stated the changes were insufficient and planned further protests.

via ABC News|

##agriculturalsubsidies #farmersprotest

environment-and-economy2 years ago•4 min saved

"German Flood Crisis Escalates as Farmers Struggle and Political Tensions Rise"

Farmers in Lower Saxony, Germany, are struggling to save their harvests amidst severe floods that have hit the region. Dirk Reinecke, a local farmer, has been working tirelessly to prevent his entire winter harvest of potatoes from rotting due to the floods. The flooding has affected all 35,000 farms in the area, causing significant damage to crops and farm buildings. The situation is exacerbated by the German government's austerity measures, which have cut subsidies for farmers, although some cuts were partially reversed after protests. There are calls for the government to relax its "debt brake" to allow for more borrowing to address the disaster. The floods have disrupted supply chains and raised concerns about the future of family farms in the face of climate change.

via DW (English)|

##agriculturecrisis #climatechange

politicseconomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"German Farmers' Protests Prompt Government Rethink on Tax Policies Amid Economic Strain"

The German government has partially reversed its decision to cut tax privileges for farmers after protests, including a major demonstration in Berlin. The coalition planned to phase out tax breaks on diesel and increase taxes on agricultural vehicles to address a budget gap, but now will phase out the diesel tax break over several years and cancel the vehicle tax hike. Despite this, farmers remain unsatisfied, demanding a complete reversal, and the government faces challenges in finalizing the 2024 budget without political fallout.

via POLITICO Europe|

##agriculture #farmersprotest