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Farmers' protests have sprung up across Europe, even as some cease

Debts, cheap imports, price pressures... these are just some of the grievances on the lists of European farmers.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Farmers storm EU quarter in Brussels

In this edition, we discuss the root causes for the farmer protests across Europe and EU Commission plans to update animal welfare.

Earth News

Euroviews. This is why green activists joined farmers protests in Brussels

Governments need to address the real issues faced by farmers: fair incomes, workers’ rights, and the shift towards local and agroecological food systems, Clara Bourgin writes.

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Greta Thunberg cleared as judge throws out public order charge

The Swedish climate activist was arrested amid a crackdown by the UK government on ‘disruptive’ protests.

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How is the French government trying to calm farmers' protests?

Unfair competition from imports and fair pay are two of the issues farmers are protesting over.

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.

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Climate groups back French farmers’ ‘legitimate’ anger

More than 50 environmental groups have issued a joint statement saying they have always been allies to farmers

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German climate activists will no longer glue themselves to streets

Last Generation says its tactics will remain ‘unignorable’ with more direct confrontation of polluters.

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Why are French farmers putting Paris 'under siege'?

Thousands of police have been deployed to guard a fresh food market and airports in the French capital.

Serbia

Protests against 'fraudulent' elections continue in Belgrade

Opponents of Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić rallied outside the Constitutional Court building on Friday to press their demand that last month's election be annulled and held again over reported widespread irregularities.

Earth News

Why are Europe’s farmers angry?

Already bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, Europe’s farmers are speaking out against policies they say are contradictory, unfair and leave them worried for the future.

France

French farmers continue protesting one day after death of demonstrator

Roadblocks are spreading across France one day after a farmer and her daughter were killed during protests.

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What is on the climate agenda at Davos?

Climate change is one of the biggest risks the world faces over the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum.

United Kingdom

London police arrest six over stock exchange plot

Arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton following a police investigation after receiving a tip from a British newspaper about the alleged plan.

Switzerland

Pro-Palestinian activists hold first protest in Switzerland after ban

On the Global Day of Action for Gaza, protesters in Switzerland called for a permanent ceasefire in the region, accusing the country of being “complicit in genocide” despite its declared neutrality.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Furious farmers bring Germany to a standstill

In this edition, we look at the root causes of farmers' fury in Germany and break down the recently agreed EU fiscal rules reform.

Earth News

German farmers' protest brings Berlin to a standstill

The protest caps off a week-long demonstration against a plan to cut farmers' fuel subsidies.

Poland

Polish farmers continue Ukraine border protest

Long-running demonstrations resume with Poland's truckers calling on Donald Tusk's government for aid.

Serbia

Students block key roads in Belgrade as protests continue

Serbian police said Monday they had detained at least 38 people who took part in Sunday's protest against reported widespread voting irregularities.

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This ‘anthem for doomed youth’ could be the UK’s Christmas number one

The single has gained backing from Victoria Mary Clarke, the widow of ‘Fairytale of New York’ singer Shane MacGowan.