European Farmers Escalate Protests Over Green Deal and Imports
Farmers across Europe intensify their protests against EU environmental policies and the influx of cheap agricultural imports, particularly from Ukraine.
- Polish farmers block border crossings with Ukraine, spilling grain and burning tires to protest against non-EU imports and EU environmental policies.
- Protests spread across Europe, with farmers voicing concerns over rising production costs, cheap imports, and stringent green regulations.
- European lawmakers struggle to balance ambitious climate targets with the economic strains faced by the agricultural sector.
- Ukraine's President Zelensky criticizes Polish farmers' protests, highlighting the political dimensions of the dispute.
- Governments across Europe make concessions to appease protesting farmers, but concerns grow over the impact on the green energy transition.