Federal Minister of Agriculture - Özdemir expresses understanding for farmers' "huge anger"
Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir has expressed his understanding for the displeasure caused by the planned abolition of tax breaks for agriculture. "I know that you have come here to Berlin in a huge rage," said the Green politician at a farmers' association rally at the Brandenburg Gate on Monday. It was clear that more savings would have to be made following the Federal Constitutional Court's budget ruling - but not disproportionately in agriculture. "I don't believe in cuts on this scale," Özdemir emphasized. "That's why I'm fighting in the cabinet to ensure that it doesn't happen to this extent."
Özdemir's speech at the rally was interrupted several times by whistles and shouts. Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied called on the demonstrators to show respect and asked them to listen to the minister. Özdemir spoke out against derogatory remarks.
The protest is directed against plans to abolish the regulations on agricultural diesel and the motor vehicle tax exemption for agricultural vehicles, which are based on an agreement between the coalition leaders on savings in the 2024 budget. According to the association, the industry would be burdened with an additional one billion euros per year as a result. The farmers' association had also called for the demonstration nationwide via its state farmers' associations. Up to now, farms have been able to claim a partial refund of the energy tax on diesel. In addition, agricultural and forestry vehicles are exempt from vehicle tax.
Press release Farmers' Association Call for demonstration Farmers' Association on the economic situation
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Source: www.stern.de
