Belgian farmers blocked roads leading to Zeebrugge port for 36 hours, citing frustration with rising costs, EU environmental policies, and unfair food imports. They targeted the port, alleging it receives economic aid to the detriment of farmers. While trucks were halted, cars were allowed to pass.
By using their heavy machinery to block roads in and around major capitals on the continent, farmers in Germany , France and other EU nations have expressed their anger.
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Belgian farmers blocked access roads to the Zeebrugge container port Tuesday amid continued protests over rising costs, EU regulations, and other grievances.
Belgian farmers angry about rising costs, EU environmental policies and cheap food imports plan blocked access roads to the Zeebrugge container port on Tuesday. Farmers organising the protest told Reuters they planned to bar access to the North Sea port, the country's second-largest, for at least 36 hours. They said the port was targeted because they feel it receives economic