#diesel-subsidies

#diesel-subsidies

The German Bundestag has approved the rolling back of tax relief for diesel use by the agricultural industry, leading to protests from farmers.

The budget financing law also includes higher air traffic taxes and new rules on financial support for families. [ more ]

German farmers protested against the government's plan to end diesel subsidies and agricultural vehicle tax exemptions.

Despite rising food prices and increasing profits, German farmers argue that farming is an arduous occupation with relatively low earnings compared to other industries. [ more ]