2024-01-14 17:02:24
As of: January 14, 2024 2:37 p.m
After a week with numerous actions on Lower Saxony’s streets, the protest by farmers and others involved is approaching its climax. The tractors drive to Berlin for the large demonstration.
The rural people estimate that 2,000 to 3,000 farmers from Lower Saxony will be there. The first farmers set off for the capital with their tractors on Sunday, including from the Rotenburg district, the Wesermarsch and Ammerland. Tractors from Göttingen, the Harz and Braunschweiger Land want to set off for Berlin on Sunday evening. According to information from NDR Lower Saxony, some farmers travel by train or car. However, the majority travel to the capital by bus.
Protest against cuts in subsidies
The protests, in which large numbers of farmers in particular are taking part, are directed against planned subsidy cuts by the federal government. The refund for agricultural diesel is to be gradually eliminated. The fact that the traffic light coalition has withdrawn part of its cuts plans is not enough for the Federal Farmers’ Association.
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Further information
Farmers have planned a “silent protest” for the weekend. Many of them want to go to the large demonstration in Berlin on Monday. more
The demonstrations were triggered by the federal government’s plans to cut agricultural subsidies. more
Further information
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The farmers’ anger at not being taken seriously by politicians is justified, according to NDR capital correspondent Katharina Seiler. (01/11/2024) 1 min
The problems have been on the table for years. Also responsible: politics. Time for something to change, say experts. (01/13/2024) more
Around 100 tractors temporarily blocked the through town. State President Weil and former Federal President Wulff sought dialogue. (January 6, 2024) more
Agriculture Minister Staudte also speaks of an attack on democracy. There is also criticism from the opposition. (05.01.2024) more
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