Angry farmers protest outside European Parliament in Brussels

Published: 01 February 2024 at 09:31

Angry farmers in Brussels have set fires outside the European Parliament building and blocked major routes through the city with around 1,300 tractors. The farmers are protesting against taxes, rising costs, and cheap imports. They claim they are not being paid enough and face unfair competition from abroad. Police fired tear gas and water hoses as the crowds tried to bring down barriers near the parliament. The farmers are demanding support for the agricultural sector and emphasizing the importance of farming for food production.

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