Hammelburg - 1200 farmers demonstrate against Berlin's agricultural policy
A demonstration by farmers led to severe traffic obstructions in Hammelburg, Lower Franconia (Bad Kissingen district) on Tuesday evening. According to the police, 1200 participants with several hundred tractors gathered on Hammelburg's market square and the surrounding streets. At times, traffic was backed up all the way back to the Autobahn 7. Some of the tractors were parked wildly, which led to further obstructions.
The farmers were primarily against the agricultural policy of the federal government. Among other things, the farmers are opposed to plans to abolish the preferential rates for agricultural diesel. Until now, farmers have been filling up with diesel fuel, which is taxed at a lower rate than at a conventional petrol pump.
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- The farmers in Hammelburg believe that Berlin's economic policy, specifically its agricultural policy, is not favorable to their industry.
- The agrarian demonstrations against the federal government's subsidy policies for agricultural diesel have become a common sight in many rural areas of Germany, including Hammelburg.
- The Hammelburg demonstrations also highlighted the farmers' concern over potential changes in energy policies that could impact their operations.
- German Chancellor's economic policy, including its agricultural subsidies and energy policies, has been a subject of contention in many rural regions of Germany, leading to numerous demonstrations and protests.
Source: www.stern.de
