Agriculture - Farmers protest with 400 tractors in Hermeskeil
Farmers with around 400 tractors demonstrated on Saturday evening in Hermeskeil (Trier-Saarburg district) against the federal government's austerity plans. The rally in front of the town hall and a subsequent parade of vehicles took place without any disruptions or accidents, the police announced in the evening. According to the authorities, around 800 people took part in the event. The tractors had set off from Nonnweiler and Osburg in the Saarland.
On Friday evening, farmers around Koblenz demonstrated with more than 1000 tractors against the federal government's cost-cutting plans.
Farmers in various German cities have been protesting for days against the planned abolition of tax concessions by the coalition government. They fear considerable additional costs if the subsidy for agricultural diesel is abolished and motor vehicle tax has to be paid for tractors in future. Agricultural and forestry vehicles are currently exempt from vehicle tax. Farmers currently only pay around half the tax rate for agricultural diesel.
Police statement from the afternoon Trier police on platform X Final police statement
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- The farmers in the Rhineland-Palatinate district of Trier-Saarburg joined the nationwide protests against the Federal Government's agrarian policies, participating with their tractors in a demonstration.
- In response to the cost-cutting measures proposed by the Federal Government, a savings plan was proposed by the Farmers' Union, aiming to mitigate the potential financial burden from the abolition of tax concessions.
- Following the successful demonstration in Hermeskeil, several leaders from the Trier district announced plans for further Traffic demonstrations in the city, expressing concerns over potential changes in the vehicle tax regulations.
- On the evening of the same day, a group of farmers staged a peaceful demonstration in front of the Trier city hall, with the presence of local authorities and the Police, ensuring smooth traffic flow throughout the demonstrations.
- The demonstrations in Trier culminated in a symbolic moment, where farmers driven by their tractors swept the streets of the city, highlighting their commitment to their livelihoods and conveying a message of unity and resilience.
Source: www.stern.de
