Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Protesting farmers hurl eggs and clog streets with tractors as EU
summit begins
On February 1, major farmer protests erupted in Belgium where the EU
summit was taking place. Up to 1,300 tractors occupied major roads in Brussels,
with similar protests occurring in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and
elsewhere. While largely peaceful, some protests involved throwing
firecrackers, eggs, and beer bottles at police. What did those farmers demand? For
farmers in Eastern European countries, wheat and other agricultural products
being imported from Ukraine have been unfair because of their lower labor costs.
Also, farmers in Western European countries are complaining about the EU Green Deal,
which puts too much cost and regulatory burden on them. The protests seem to
have overshadowed the EU summit and drew significant media attention,
highlighting the challenges faced by European agriculture. The road to the green
world appears to be bumpy and controversial even in Europe.
Read the article and see the photos to learn about the angry European
farmers.
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