Farmers’ Protests in Northern Germany Lead to Traffic Chaos and Government Response

Farmers’ Protests in Northern Germany Lead to Traffic Chaos and Government Response

As of: January 11, 2024 5:56 p.m Day four of the farmers’ protests against the government’s agricultural policy: Thousands of farmers were also out and about with tractors in northern Germany on Thursday. There were rallies in Hanover and Hamburg, and motorway entrances were blocked in MV. With their protests, the farmers want to draw … Read more

Reform Proposal for the Debt Brake in the Bundestag: Internal Template Reveals Urgent Need for Change

Reform Proposal for the Debt Brake in the Bundestag: Internal Template Reveals Urgent Need for Change

“The debt brake in its current form is no longer up to date,” says an internal template for the closed meeting of the Bundestag faction, which the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reports on. “The current rigid rules pose a risk to the prosperity of current and future generations because they do not provide enough scope for strong … Read more

Farmers’ President Rukwied Shouts “We Won’t Accept This” at Berlin Rally Against Government’s Plan to Abolish Tax Breaks

Farmers’ President Rukwied Shouts “We Won’t Accept This” at Berlin Rally Against Government’s Plan to Abolish Tax Breaks

“We won’t accept this,” shouts farmers’ president Joachim Rukwied at a rally in Berlin. Thousands of farmers mobilized against the federal government on Monday to protest against the planned abolition of tax breaks. An end to regulations on agricultural diesel and vehicle tax exemption is “a declaration of war” – and this is being accepted. … Read more