Farmers occupy highway bridges in Saxony
Farmers in Saxony protest on highway bridges against the reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
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Change in agricultural diesel subsidies becomes a condition for growth package
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer links the agreement of the CDU/CSU-led federal states to a planned growth package of the traffic light coalition to changes in the agreed reduction of agricultural diesel subsidies.
Saxony's farmers' association stops blockades for the time being
The farmers' association in Saxony wants to stop the blockades at highway entrances and important roads for the time being. Farmers' president Torsten Krawczyk summed up the week of action as a success.
Lack of willingness to engage in dialog: Kretschmer accuses federal government of dealing with farmers' protests
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
Farmers block highways in Saxony in protest against agricultural subsidy cuts
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Minister of Agriculture criticizes cancellation of benefits for farmers
Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther criticizes the planned abolition of benefits for farmers. The traffic light coalition wants to abolish agricultural diesel and motor vehicle tax concessions.