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German farmers protest with their tractors at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, December 19th 2023

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Video. Angry German farmers drive their tractors to Berlin over diesel tax

Updated: 19/12/2023 - 11:45 GMT+1

The government plans to cut tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, as it tries to plug a 17 billion euro hole in the country’s budget.

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