1000s of angry European farmers reach EU headquarters in Brussels for

Brussels – European farmers have reached Brussels against the backdrop of the continued neglect of the European leadership. On Monday, thousands of farmers with tractors were seen picketing on the road close to the European Union’s (EU) headquarters. During this time, an encounter has been said to have occurred between farmers and security forces, and angry farmers having set fire to some places has also been reported.

Besides, farmers from various countries have accused the EU of making anti-farmer decisions in the last few years. Also, farmers’ organisations claim that farmers’ conditions in Europe are very bad due to new rules imposed on farmers, cuts in subsidies, slow government affairs, and preference given to imports at lower prices. Apart from this, the agitation that began in Germany earlier this year sparked discontent among the farmers.

Following this, farmers in more than 15 European countries expressed discontent in just one month. These include major countries like France, Spain, Portugal, Romania, and the Netherlands. In most countries, the picture of farmers storming the national capital with tractors and blocking the wheel was seen. In addition, incidents of arson and stone pelting have been seen in many cities. This led to a disturbance in daily functioning and law & order, whose echo was heard locally and in the EU.

To solve the problem of farmers, the EU has organised a meeting of the agriculture ministers of the member countries in Brussels. With an intention that their demands should be seriously considered in this meeting, the farmers have started an agitation by picketing on the roads leading to the federation. Besides, information about an encounter between farmers and the security forces deployed to stop this movement has come to light. Meanwhile, there are talks about arson occurring in many places.

Moreover, the issue of farmers is likely to be raised in the elections to the European Parliament that will be held in June. Analysts and media have warned that right-wing parties have supported the movement launched in different countries, and this issue may become difficult for the rulers of the major member countries of the EU.

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