Will German Farmers change the EU policy?

Farmers in Germany staged large-scale protests across that country, which the mainstream media do not talk much about. They protest against the German government and the EU-backed policies that will eventually render Europe agriculture redundant or reduced.

The irresponsible, harmful, and ideological 'green' policies of the German government do not benefit anyone but some big firms.
German farmers are protesting not only because gov took away some kind of connection for high fuel prices (caused directly by green policies) but also because they are protesting against opening the EU ( and German ) market to grain and agricultural products from Ukraine.

I wish them luck.
As for Poland's connection, Polish farmers support German farmers in their effort to kick some sone into the 'liberal' elite living in the bubble.

They are supported by two thirds+ of the Germans too (as all polls show), the local population even going so far and offering them sandwiches in between breaks and such....

@Bratwurst Boy
If I got choice between wealthy farmers or wealthier politicians and/or wealthier businessmen.

I think I'll pick farmers every time, seems like a easy choice

....lotsa work still, even with lotsa machines....

The truth is that the largest subsidies in the EU go to agriculture. This is not normal, and unsustainable in the long run. To be clear, millions of Euros are paid to farmers just because their land lies fallow. And all this to prevent overproduction.

Part of the reason for brexit; a disproportionate amount of the CAP funding went to less efficient French, German and Italian farmers while they tried to limit production by more efficient farmers elsewhere to benefit their own.

It was stupid, to say the least. The EU should protected its internal market from outside agriculture production but should have let farmers compete with each other. The only regulation would be ecological factors, less extensive production, and so on.

Unfortunately, every 'old' country vied for special exemptions and privileges and once it got reduced to bureaucrats in Brussels to distribute money - it was only a question of time before the whole system malfunctioned.

On top of it, they opened an EU market for produce from South America and now from Ukiranie, Brussels is taking farmers and the EU for a ride.

I guess The EU will have to close the shop or be reborn as a completely different entity.
What they are doing now are desperate measures, they try to roll up the carpet.
Starting with Poland and using that gingers traitor as their tool!

German agriculture is particularly susceptible to environmental protection. The EU
realizes that the Federal Republic represents the most powerful economy in Europe,
is therefore most willing to accomodate Germany.

...and its labor market as well as culture from the foreign invaders.

To prioritize climate ahead of agriculture it's like prioritizing funeral expenses over diapers.

This is more or less a given since the drive among some in Germany towards federalism hasn't been a success and isn't supported by most member states.

Everyone must be given according to their needs.

Hopefully!

The ECONOMIST put the former broke Greeks on top of their economy ranking list...whereas Germany is now far at the bottom with place 27....

We will need to borrow money soon!!!

Considering low prices, lack of unemployment and high earnings, I will gladly stay in this 27th place.

...thing is we are free falling right now, if nothing will be changed, drastically, we will fall far deeper then "only" place 27!

PS: What do you mean with high earnings? People are pissed off because the new Bürgergeld (the official minimum necessary for existence) is sometimes higher than the earnings for hard, regular work!

PPS: What do you mean with low prices? Remember the price shock of a few months back because of the inflation? Now energy prices and gastro prices will rise again...not to mention the steadily rising rents for the inavailable appartements....and so on...

This is a system error. It should not be the case that those who do not work receive the same as those who work. There are 2 million unfilled jobs in Germany. We have been struggling with a lack of employees for years and we pay up to 100 Euro per hour. If you compare prices in Germany to wages, they are still low.

That's the Grundgesetz....

sgb2.info/DE/Themen/Buergergeld/Fragen-und-Antworten-zum-Buergergeld/buergergeld-faq.html

"Die Würde des Menschen ist unantastbar" can also be interpreted differently.

Well, "The dignity of every human being is an inaliable right" pretty much spells it out there, Alien.
Not much wiggle room, I'd say.

If a body, organ or similar authority is in violation of this, action should be taken.

EUROPE ERUPTS IN WIDESPREAD FARMER PROTESTS AS REVOLT AGAINST 'GREEN' POLICIES INTENSIFIES
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Farmers in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Romania, and other countries across Europe are protesting radical leftist governments by obstructing major transport networks with tractors.

This populist movement is sweeping Europe at a time when over-regulation, taxes, and the climate change agenda threaten the livelihoods of not just farmers but working-class people and comes several months before the European election cycle kicks off in June.

It's all Greta's fault.

You're a bit out of date. The French government caved in and the farmers' protests in Paris wound down yesterday.


I doubt that a bourgeoise juvenile activist determines the policies.

Gee jon, is one day " a bit out of date' or are you just trolling one of your shame games again.

Yes it is.

Sorry to have upset you with day old news jon.
I missed that rule in the rule book.

You didn't.


It's a pretty big topic; and Micron suddenly caving in to farmers who were threatening to starve the capital of food is very big news.

Micron is crazy to cave into their demands however the French like the Germans have a habit of backing down in the face of opposition.

Then I am not sorry


Thats why I posted the news article

Everyone in Europe knows already.

Some of us were hoping they'd riot.

And now they know all the details from my post.

Not quite as rich in detail as the quick bulletin on the TV news.

Farmers strikes are always fun to watch. Do you have many over there?

This isn't t.v.
Hell, I don't even know how to post pictures here.


No, all of our food comes from Mexico and China.

If that's the case, then not only will you continue to hear crickets on this very forum. But you might enjoy them as a meal today!

Enjoy the meal of political victory! Feel the sensation of winning arguments coming to your town today!

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