"Tractors take to the streets of Brussels amid concerns that agriculture is being used as a bargaining chip in the EU"
"As farmers blocked roads and faced water cannons on the streets of Brussels, EU leaders were upstairs talking Ukraine, the EU budgets and trade."
"Micheál Martin's comments ahead of yesterday's European Council meeting may have sounded measured and reasonable in political terms, but they are unlikely to land well with the men and women outside on tractors."
Farmers mobilized tractors to the streets of Brussels to protest perceived political bargaining over agriculture within the EU. Road blockades disrupted city traffic and drew a law-enforcement response including water cannons. Meanwhile, EU leaders convened inside to discuss Ukraine, the EU budget and trade matters. Political commentary from Micheál Martin prior to the European Council meeting struck a measured tone but was unlikely to satisfy protesting farmers. The demonstrations highlighted tensions between agricultural communities and EU decision-making processes during high-level negotiations.
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