A large number of German farmers are on the road again today (Friday 17 January) with tractors to protest in the important cities. They do not agree with the stricter fertilizer regulations and are also fighting for fair food prices. Dutch farmers help.
There are protests in Bremen, Berlin, Dresden, Stuttgart, and Hesse, among others. The biggest protest is expected in the south of Germany, in the city of Nürnberg. It is said that about 5.000 tractors show up here. Significant traffic disruption is ahead.
The Grüne-Woche, a prestigious agricultural and consumer fair that will last until the end of next week, kicked off in Berlin today. German farmers seize this opportunity to make their voice heard here. Hundreds of trekkers are therefore expected in the capital around noon.
Support from the Netherlands
In Bremen, German farmers receive support from their colleagues from the Netherlands. In terms of distance, this city is, relatively speaking, easily accessible. Early this morning, several dozen Dutch tractors and cars are said to have left for Bremen. For example, a group of Groningen farmers crossed the border from Westerwolde.
They do this to be able to form one bloc as European farmers. It is also a piece of solidarity towards the German farmers who were present in large numbers during the Dutch protests on December 18.
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