Tractor protests forced EU to reverse its'madness' - Salvini - Politics. Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini expressed satisfaction on Tuesday.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the withdrawal of a proposed law that aimed to slash the use of pesticides in the EU. The announcement comes amid tractor protests by farmers in many parts of Europe, including Italy. The Sustainable Use Regulation (SUR), which aimed to cut by half theUse of pesticides by 2030, was being pulled.