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agriculturefarming2 years ago•4 min saved

European Farmers Rally for Action, Confront Ministers and Police

Farmers across Europe staged protests in Brussels, Madrid, and Warsaw, demanding action on low food prices and unfair competition from abroad. They called for fair revenue, citing free trade agreements and deregulation as causes for their struggles. Riot police clashed with protesters in Brussels, while farmers in Madrid urged the EU to reduce bureaucracy and make changes to the Common Agriculture Policy. In Poland, farmers blocked a border crossing with Germany in solidarity against Ukrainian food exports. EU agriculture ministers met to discuss proposals to ease pressure on farmers, including reducing farm inspections and exempting small farms from some environmental standards.

via Reuters|

#agriculturefarming #eu #eu-agriculture-ministers

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Truckers' Protest Halts Ukraine Border Points

Polish truckers blocked three major border crossings with Ukraine in protest against what they perceive as unfair competition from Ukrainian businesses. They blame the liberalization of EU rules for a decline in their revenues and demand the reinstatement of entry permits for Ukrainian rivals. The truckers argue that Ukrainian competitors have lower costs, drive down prices, and take away their cargo. The protest has caused significant disruptions to cargo traffic, but the Polish government says it cannot meet the demands due to existing EU agreements.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#business #eu-rules #polish-truckers

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Legal Battles: Social Media Companies Clash in Trademark Lawsuits

X Social Media LLC, an ad agency from Florida, has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's X Corp, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition due to X Corp's renaming of Twitter. X Social Media claims to have suffered a loss in revenue as a result of X Corp's rebranding and use of the mark 'X.' The strength of X Social Media's case remains uncertain due to the crowded field of 'X' trademarks.

via The Verge|

#business #lawsuit #trademark-infringement