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The anger of Europe’s farmers is largely justified, but it is heading for dangerous territory. A transition to agroecology is urgently needed in the interests of all farmers.
The German parliament agreed on Friday to gradually eliminate tax relief on diesel fuel for farmers despite massive protests in recent weeks. Before it can come into force, the law still has to pass the upper house or Bundesrat. The next regular session of the Bundesrat is scheduled for March 22. The planned cuts have caused a wave of demonstrations by farmers, some of whom drove their tractors from all over Germany to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to partly protest against the planned move. Th
The measure, which has sparked massive protests from farmers, is part of the government's financial plans for 2024. Lawmakers have now finally approved the national budget after a monthslong delay.