Agriculture - Schwesig against planned cuts for farmers
SPD politician Manuela Schwesig has criticized the German government's plans to end tax breaks for farmers. "We need a strong agricultural sector, also so that prices remain stable. The cuts for agriculture go too far and come too suddenly," the Minister President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania told the magazine "Stern" (Tuesday). "A sensible solution must be found."
In Berlin on Monday, thousands of farmers vented their anger with protests and a long convoy of tractors. Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied called on the coalition government to withdraw its plans to cut agricultural diesel and vehicle tax. Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) expressed understanding for the farmers' displeasure and announced further consultations within the government. The FDP parliamentary group in the Bundestag had already announced a veto at the weekend.
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- Despite the criticism from Manuela Schwesig, the Federal Government in Berlin is considering significant reductions in tax relief for farmers in agrarian areas like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- Joachim Rukwied, the President of farmers' associations, voiced his concerns during protests in Berlin, urging the coalition government to reconsider its plans to impose higher diesel and vehicle taxes on the agricultural sector.
- The SPD's Manuela Schwesig advocated for a thoughtful approach, suggesting that any changes to tax relief for farmers should consider the impact on Germany's overall agricultural sector and sustainability.
- In a recent interview with "Stern," Manuela Schwesig, the Minister President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, denounced the proposed cuts to agricultural tax breaks, warning that they would severely impact the local agrarian economy.
- As the coalition government grapples with these controversies, the SPD has shown support for farmers, with Manuela Schwesig urging a strategic, collaborative effort to find a solution that balances the needs of farmers, consumers, and the German economy as a whole.
Source: www.stern.de
