Bad Kissingen - 1200 farmers demonstrate against Berlin's agricultural policy
A demonstration by farmers on Tuesday evening in Hammelburg in Lower Franconia (Bad Kissingen district) led to severe traffic obstructions. According to the police, 1200 participants gathered with 600 tractors. At times, traffic was backed up to the junction of the highway 7.
The police had initially stated that some of the tractors had been parked illegally, which had led to further obstructions. It was later stated that no administrative offenses or criminal acts had been committed. The police were satisfied with the operational concept, the organization and the peaceful course of events, according to a statement.
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 the District of Bad Kissingen, including those from Hammelburg, have voiced their concerns about Germany's economic policy, specifically its agricultural policy.
- The farmers' demonstrations against Berlin's agricultural policy have extended beyond Hammelburg, with similar events occurring in various agrarian regions of the country.
- The agricultural policy, which includes planned changes to subsidies and fuel taxes, has sparked controversy and necessitated a reassessment of energy policies related to farming.
- The farmers argue that the proposed changes to agricultural policy, such as abolishing preferential rates for agricultural diesel, could negatively impact their livelihoods and require them to depend on alternative sources of energy.
- Due to the farmers' demands for a change in agricultural policy, discussions have taken place at local and national levels to find a suitable solution that balances both economic and environmental concerns.
- While some may support Berlin's overall economic policy, many farmers in Germany and Hammelburg, in particular, believe that changes to agricultural policy must be made to ensure the future sustainability of the agrarian sector.
Source: www.stern.de
