Particle.news

Download on the App Store

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.
Hero image