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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Europe news

Horns blaring and engines roaring, 100s of tractors bring farmers' plight to an EU summit

Hundreds of angry farmers drove tractors to the EU headquarters to protest excessive costs and bureaucracy.
The farmers aimed to have their complaints heard by EU leaders at the summit, even though the focus was on Ukraine's financial aid. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Traffic-blocking farmers now closing in on EU capital in a protest seeking better market conditions

Farmers in Belgium, France, and Italy are blocking traffic arteries and disrupting trade at major ports to demand better prices and less bureaucracy.
The European Commission has announced plans to shield farmers from cheap exports and allow the use of fallow land, but the plans still need approval. [ more ]
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