Thousands Demand Agricultural Reform at Berlin Protest

Overview

• The annual 'Wir haben es satt' protest drew thousands to Berlin's government district, advocating for a shift in agricultural policy towards sustainability and fairness.
• Organizers reported participation from 60 organizations, though attendance fell short of the 10,000 registrants, with police estimating 1,700 to 4,000 attendees.
• Key demands included better support for small farms, cost-covering producer prices, and stricter environmental and animal welfare standards.
• Protesters criticized the government for prioritizing corporate interests over farmers and called on Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir to enact meaningful reforms.
• The demonstration coincided with the Grüne Woche agricultural fair, which faced challenges from a recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, limiting livestock displays.