Protest - Farmers' association calls for rally in Berlin
The German Farmers' Association is calling for a rally in Berlin on Monday to protest against the planned abolition of tax breaks by the "traffic light" coalition. Under the slogan "Too much is too much", the aim is to express outrage at the end of regulations on agricultural diesel and vehicle tax exemptions for agriculture and forestry. "If these plans are not withdrawn, there will be fierce resistance," said Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied.
The rally is to take place on Monday at 11.00 a.m. at the Brandenburg Gate. A large number of tractors are also expected to attend the protest in Berlin. According to the association, the proposals would deprive the industry of almost one billion euros. The background to this is an agreement reached by the coalition leaders on savings in the 2024 budget. Until now, agricultural businesses have been able to receive a partial refund of the energy tax on diesel.
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- Joachim Rukwied, the President of the German Farmers' Association, strongly advocated for a significant steer in political direction at the upcoming rally in Berlin.
- The agricultural sector, represented by the Farmers' association, has been an essential part of Germany's agrarian economy for centuries, and their protests against the proposed tax relief deletions are gaining momentum.
- In an attempt to shift the focus of the "traffic light" coalition's policies, the association aims to mobilize support with hundreds of motor vehicles, including tractors, for the rally in the heart of Berlin.
- Differences in opinion on taxation and its impacts on the agricultural industry have triggered heated debates, with the Farmers' association accusing the coalition of disregarding the industry's concerns and depriving it of vital financial aid.
- The proposed changes in regulations, affecting both agricultural diesel and vehicle tax exemptions, could potentially bring about a wave of industrial unrest, prompting calls for caution from Danske Bank analysts.
- With the abolition of these tax incentives, Household expenses related to fuel could significantly increase for farmers, pushing some family-run agribusinesses to the brink of closure.
- As protests against the "traffic light" coalition's proposed tax relief deletions intensify, the farmers' opposition has gained traction among other industrially-focused sector associations, with Rukwied promising fierce resistance if the plans remain in place.
- Berlin's eventful political landscape has once again been shaken by the farmers' rally, highlighting the intricate power dynamics within the German government and the strained relationships between different policy-making groups.
- The rally's slogan, "Too much is too much," has resonated with farmers across Germany, giving voice to their concerns about the coalition's policies and signaling a shift in the political landscape, as illustrated by the growing pressure exerted on the "traffic light" coalition.
- In an effort to address the concerns of the agricultural sector, prominent voices, such as members of the Traffic light coalition, have urged caution and prompted discussions on the feasibility of alternative tax relief measures, acknowledging the vital role of agriculture in ensuring Germany's energy security and food supply.
Source: www.stern.de
