German farmers block Berlin as protests erupt against fuel subsidy cuts and rising costs
Berlin’s city center faced a standstill as thousands of German farmers, supported by workers from various industries, protested against rising costs and the government’s plan to phase out agricultural fuel subsidies.
Approximately 30,000 demonstrators, including farmers and representatives from other sectors, blocked the streets around the German parliament, expressing concerns about the impact on their livelihoods.
The protests, culminating in Berlin, followed a week of nationwide demonstrations, reflecting growing discontent among workers from diverse fields over energy costs, bureaucracy, and other issues.
The government’s decision to cut fuel subsidies sparked outrage, with farmers demanding a reversal of the plans to avoid bankruptcy.
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