Farmers - Farmers protest with tractors on the A28 and in Oldenburg
Farmers with around 20 tractors and other vehicles demonstrated against the German government's agricultural diesel plans on highway 28 in the direction of Oldenburg on Wednesday night. The Oldenburg highway police temporarily closed the highway due to the slow-moving convoy and diverted traffic from the Neuenkruge junction in the Ammerland district, according to a police spokesperson.
The police then stopped the protest procession and agreed a route through Oldenburg city center with the farmers' rally leader. After the heavy vehicles had left the highway, the police lifted the full closure, the protest procession drove through the city center and met after midnight for a final rally.
The police are expecting further demonstrations by farmers in Oldenburg on Wednesday. The traffic light government is planning to abolish regulations on agricultural diesel and vehicle tax exemptions in order to achieve savings in the federal budget. The savings plans threaten farmers with high additional costs.
Police statement
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- The farmers, concerned about the German government's proposed changes to agricultural diesel policies, decided to steer their tractors and vehicles towards Oldenburg on the A28 highway, aiming to make their voices heard in Lower Saxony's largest city.
- The Highway Police in Oldenburg faced a challenging situation as they had to manage the slow-moving convoy of around 20 tractors, coordinating with the local traffic in the District of Ammerland and ensuring safety for all road users.
- The Federal Government's plan to abolish regulations on agricultural diesel and vehicle tax exemptions has sparked opposition among farmers, leading to demonstrations on the highway and in the city center of Oldenburg, causing disruptions and increasing tension between the authorities and the agrarian community.
- In a press release, the Oldenburg Police Department expressed their support for the farmers' right to peaceful protest but also emphasized the need to maintain traffic flow and public safety on the A28 highway and within the city limits.
- The Highway Police in Oldenburg, recognizing the significance of the ongoing demonstrations, have stationed additional officers along the A28 and in the city center, preparing for potential further agrarian protests in the District of Ammerland, aiming to ensure a smooth transition between demonstrations and normal traffic flow.
Source: www.stern.de
