Germany has been brought to a standstill by angry farmers who are protesting against the globalist policies of the government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Tractors have been blocking roads and access points to cities, causing major chaos and disruption throughout the country. These protests come as a response to the government’s proposed tax increases and funding cuts, which farmers believe will lead to the downfall of the agriculture industry.
The proposed tax increases and funding cuts have come as a shock to many farmers, as they struggle to make ends meet with rising energy costs and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The German Farmers’ Association (DBV) has condemned the government for “depriving agriculture of its future viability” and argues that the government has a spending problem rather than an income problem.
The protest has gained widespread support from various political parties, including the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD), who have called for an end to the proposed cuts. Even the Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU) in the Bundestag parliament has expressed solidarity with the farmers, stating that the protests are both legitimate and justified.
🇩🇪 The German farmers have successfully blocked dozens of highways with the help of the German truckers.
This is my view up on a tractor on the A2 – Europe’s busiest highway.
I’m blown away. History in the making. pic.twitter.com/td4XkNACQf
— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) January 8, 2024
These farmer protests are following in the footsteps of their Dutch counterparts, who recently staged a similar rebellion against the Great Reset-style agenda of their government. In the Netherlands, the party associated with the farmer protests became the largest regional party and is now in negotiations to enter into a coalition government.
In a recent statement, the German government has partially backed down from their initial proposal to cut tax privileges for farmers. However, this climbdown is unlikely to appease the protesters, who are demanding that both the proposed tax increases and funding cuts be taken off the table. This rejection of the government’s proposal clearly demonstrates that farmers are not willing to suffer the consequences of the government’s financial mismanagement.
The ruling coalition is facing a major dilemma as they struggle to finalize a budget for 2024. They are now caught between fulfilling their budgetary promises and facing the political repercussions of the farmers’ protests. This situation highlights the failure of the government to effectively manage their finances and the consequences of their decisions have real-world implications for the livelihoods of hard-working farmers.
This is MASSIVE
The German farmers are still out protesting against planned fuel tax increases.
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The media is not showing you the true scale of the protests 🚜🚜🚜pic.twitter.com/4O6xEMuhNB
— PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7) January 9, 2024
The government’s initial response to the protests was to warn of potential “far-right” elements trying to exploit the situation. However, this accusation has been swiftly rejected by the farmers, who state that their protests are purely driven by their concerns for the future viability of their industry.
The German farmers are being manipulatively framed by certain commentators as a “right wing” protest. This is lazy trope smearing. They are fighting for their industry & livelihoods. It’s the sort of protest that genuine left-wingers used to show support and solidarity towards. pic.twitter.com/X9kndk5bqw
— James Melville (@JamesMelville) January 9, 2024
In a surprising move, the government has announced that they plan to compensate for the latest change to their budget plans by using revenue from offshore wind tenders. This admission highlights the ludicrous nature of their financial management, as they are now relying on the success of future projects to cover their budget shortfalls.
🚨 BREAKING: German government caves in a desperate attempt to quell the huge farmer rebellion in Berlin.
The government coalition has agreed to not raise taxes all at once and will instead do it gradually over the next few years.
The German Farmers Association says this is not… pic.twitter.com/kOdzJUonOA
— Geopolitical Kid (@Geopoliticalkid) January 4, 2024
The farmer protests in Germany have exposed the failings of the government’s policies, which are putting the livelihoods of hard-working farmers at risk. The political backlash from these protests will be a major challenge for the ruling coalition as they attempt to find a solution to their budget crisis. The situation also serves as a cautionary tale for other countries as they consider implementing similar green agenda policies that may have dire consequences for their agriculture industry.
