Berlin Protest Demands Agrarian Reform and Fair Farming Practices

Ahead of the Bundestag election, the 'Wir haben es satt!' coalition calls for policies prioritizing farmers, sustainability, and public welfare over corporate profits.

• The 'Wir haben es satt!' demonstration, involving over 60 organizations, is set for January 18 in Berlin, coinciding with the Grüne Woche agricultural fair and an international agrarian conference.
• Organizers expect 10,000 participants, including farmers with tractors, to march through Berlin's government district under the slogan 'Who really benefits here?'.
• The coalition criticizes rising food prices, which have increased by 33% since 2021, while farmers receive only 15% of the gross value added, with many struggling to sustain their livelihoods.
• Key demands include cost-covering producer prices, robust funding for animal welfare and environmental measures, and a reduction in livestock to address health and ecological concerns.
• The group also opposes the EU-Mercosur trade deal and calls for a government that prioritizes public welfare over corporate interests, citing a lack of agrarian reform under the current administration.

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