Already in mid-December, farmers entered the German capital, protesting the actions of Olaf Scholz's government, which limited farmers' tax breaks and benefits. At that time, about 1500 tractors arrived in Berlin. The German authorities have decided to reduce Due to the need to save the budget.
Due to the renewed protests, the government decided to impose a tax on fuel, which is compensated. Politicians suggest that diesel subsidies should not disappear this year but be phased out by 2026. Tax relief for agricultural and forestry vehicles is also maintained.
Farmers block roads
It is not known whether farmers will consider these proposals sufficiently. Large protests are planned for Monday in several cities. Another one is planned for January 15. They are likely to be joined by representatives of the transport industry.
Footage has surfaced online showing hundreds of cars blocking roads.
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“In Berlin, from 5:00 p.m. Sunday to 10:00 p.m. Monday, the central street between the Brandenburg Gate and the Großer Stern roundabout near the Bundestag headquarters and chancellery will be closed. Action with about 300 people and tractors. At the railroad in Hamburg and Bremen, police are expecting up to 2,000 tractors, which are expected to paralyze traffic on the roads,” Deutsche Welle reported on Sunday.
Bild newspaper reports that every second exit on the A7 between Hamburg and Denmark is currently closed. In addition, the A24 route connecting Hamburg to Berlin was blocked.
“In Hesse, the police are warning of serious traffic delays on the A3, A66, B54, B455 and B27 highways. Farmers are gathering at four meeting points that can accommodate hundreds of tractors,” Bild reports.
However, this is not the end of the difficulties. German Railways issued a statement that due to 10-12 strikes, difficulties in the operation of trains are expected.
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