After storming wholesale market: France takes tough action against protesting farmers. In Germany, Bundestag decided this Friday (February 2nd) to gradually reduce tax relief for farmers - despite the large demonstrations in advance.
In France, farmers have been protesting for more than a week. They complain about bureaucratic requirements, costly environmental standards and low income. Government in Paris refrains from raising taxes on agricultural diesel The government in Paris has already renounced a planned tax increase for agricultural diesel and announced aid for cattle breeders.