"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.