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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 Intensify Protests, Force Government Rethink on Agricultural Policies"

In Germany, tensions over proposed budget cuts and tax hikes led to a protest where over 100 farmers blocked Greens Economy Minister Robert Habeck from disembarking a ferry. The farmers, angry about the removal of tax privileges including a diesel fuel tax break, organized spontaneously and created a "very, very tense" situation. The government had proposed spending cuts after a court ruling created a significant budget shortfall. Despite the government backtracking on some tax hikes, farmers are planning more protests, and the incident has been widely condemned by government officials.

via POLITICO Europe|

##budgetcrisis #germanfarmersprotest

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