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Farmers descend on Madrid for major tractor protest over EU policies

Wednesday's demonstration is the biggest to take place in the Spanish capital after more than two weeks of action.

Europe News

Euroviews. Europe's leadership should take the farmers' protests seriously

The ability of enraged minorities to act should not be underestimated, as this poses significant political and electoral risks — the past few weeks have proven it, Radu Magdin writes.

Spain

Spanish farmers stage tractor protests over EU policies and prices

There have been protests by farmers in countries such as France, Poland and Greece over the issue.

Green News

No plans to fix cows with anti-belch masks, says Commissioner

Bloc’s agriculture commissioner reassured a concerned MEP that the EU executive is not mulling mandatory methane reduction masks for cattle, as touted by right-wing media.

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My Europe Series

State of the Union: Orbán backs down as farmers carry on

Against the backdrop of massive farmers' protests in Brussels, a special EU summit approved a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine. The deal was possible after the last hold-out, Hungary, was pressured into submission.

Europe News

Von der Leyen sings ode to farmers, promises action to appease protests

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen met with farmers’ representatives at the end of the EU summit promising new upcoming initiatives in a bid to douse flames after a day of protests in Brussels.

World News

Tractor barricades squeeze Paris as farmers' anger grows across Europe

In Europe, farmers' anger is growing, with Spain the latest country to join the protests.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Farmers' protests and the defence of democracy

Farmers' protests across Europe sparked a surge in popularity of right-wing populist parties and have made agricultural policy one of the main topics of the upcoming European election campaign.

Europe News

Farmers' protests reach Brussels as discontent with green policy grows

Farmers held demonstrations outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday as protests against environmental legislation and other grievances spread across the continent.

World News

Woman killed and 2 injured in crash at French farmers' protest

Anger at wage stagnation, regulation and other problems is bubbling to the surface at protests across France.

Europe News

Centre-right EPP group turn focus to agriculture ahead of EU elections

The issue has become a lightning rod for the right as next year's vote approaches.

Tech News

Why Ukraine's agriculture sector could be set to attract cyberattacks

The technology company Cisco Talos says it is on high alert to cyber threats during Ukraine's Independence Day.

Europe News

Trouble over lack of food to increase, says World Food Program analyst

As the war in Ukraine continues, the rise in prices of food may be impacted by extreme climate or export bans.

Green News

Investors warn EU not to label intensive farming 'sustainable'

"It is deeply concerning to see a proposal that would count EU agricultural subsidies as green, when we know that many are harmful."

Europe News

MEPs want further investigations into misuse of EU funds in Slovakia

The murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak three years ago helped shine a spotlight on shady agricultural fund dealings in Slovakia.

Netherlands

Rotterdam hosts world's first eco-friendly 'floating farm'

It houses 40 cows and doesn't need human personnel to process the milk.

Ireland

Macron speaks about global corporate tax rate in visit to Ireland

The OECD's global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% and Afghanistan were on the agenda during Emmanuel Macron's visit.

Europe News

EU eco-agriculture reforms are 'not worth it', say Belgian farmers

Brussels has introduced eco-schemes as part of its Common Agricultural Policy reform, in order to support and incentivise farmers to undertake practices beneficial for the climate, biodiversity, and the environment.

Europe News

EU reforms to common agricultural policy branded 'greenwashing'

Even European Commission Vice-President Timmermans admitted that the reforms - which took three and a half years to put into place - did not go far enough.

Europe News

EU agriculture reform pits farmers against environmentalists

The EU's Common Agricultural Policy represents the largest slice of the EU budget, and is currently subject to fierce battles between farmers and environmentalists as the bloc seeks to reform its policy. Striking a balance between protecting livelihoods and nature is proving tricky.