2024-02-01 09:54:24
The streets of Brussels have been blocked by farmers who have gathered to demand that EU leaders listen to their demands, including higher taxes, poor standards and green regulations.
If there is no agricultural population
Farmers from Belgium and other European countries rallied in Brussels on Thursday to demand that EU leaders pay due attention to their case.
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A farmer displayed a banner on his tractor saying that if you love the earth, you should also support those who take care of it. Another person’s tractor mentioned what food is there if there are no agricultural people.
Farmers gathered with tractors in front of the EU Parliament premises to press their demand. Police said around 1,000 tractors blocked roads on Brussels Street.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up at the EU headquarters as the leaders’ meeting is underway. According to one farmer,
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If you see how many people we have here today, if you see a similar situation all over Europe, you will have hope. There should be faith that agriculture is necessary and that they will look after it properly.
The struggle has been going on for weeks
“It’s a fight for food, you know,” he said. Farmers who mentioned that they are not getting proper price, said that they are getting stuck due to taxes and green laws.
Earlier in France, farmers have been protesting for weeks. The government has abandoned plans to phase out subsidies on agricultural diesel and has promised more aid.
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However, French farmers say this is not enough. Also protests spread in countries including Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
With the European Parliament elections to be held in June, it is noteworthy that farmers are leading protests across Europe.
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