Farmers

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Clashes erupt between farmers and police in Greece amid protests over EU subsidy delays

Farmers in Crete clashed with riot police as protests over delayed EU subsidies spread to areas near the island’s two international airports.

09/12/2025

Greece

Protesting Greek farmers force their way onto Crete airport tarmac

The demonstrations on Monday are the latest escalation in protests over delays in the payment of EU-backed agricultural subsidies in the wake of a scandal which revealed fraudulent subsidy claims.

08/12/2025

Greece

Greek police fire tear gas at farmers threatening to blockade airport

Protesters have argued the delays amount to collective punishment, leaving honest farmers in debt and unable to plant their fields for next season.

05/12/2025

Greece

Greek farmers block borders in dispute over delayed EU subsidies

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the government is open to dialogue with the farmers but cautioned against disruptive protest action.

03/12/2025

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Greek farmers intensify nationwide road blockades

Greek farmers escalate protests with road blockades, demanding unpaid subsidies and full compensation for crop and livestock losses as disruptions spread nationwide.

02/12/2025

Greece

Greek farmers block motorway as fallout from subsidies fraud continues

The blockade comes after dozens of people were arrested last week in a spiralling farm fraud case that revealed millions of euros were paid in illegal subsidies by the organisation in charge of distributing EU farm funds.

01/12/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast| Putin’s long game in Ukraine: Europe’s moment of reckoning

Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, and a housing emergency that needs critical attention- catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast

28/11/2025

Green News

EU farmer takes oil giant TotalEnergies to court over climate damages

The climate change-related lawsuit begins its hearings, just days after TotalEnergies announced its climate investment at COP30.

19/11/2025

Economy

Macron in balancing act over Mercosur deal

After showing more flexibility on the trade agreement with Latin America, French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his opposition to the text. But he is not assured of securing enough support in Brussels to block it.

18/11/2025

Economy

European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal

Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday.

08/10/2025

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Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal

A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week.

05/09/2025

Europe News

EU Commission shrinks agriculture share in record budget

Europe’s agricultural spending will face cuts compared to the current programming period under the new EU long-term budget proposal, while the European Commission insists farmers will still receive the same amount “in their pockets”.

17/07/2025

Europe News

5 key ideas behind the EU Commission’s new farming rulebook

The EU long-term budget reform marks a turning point for EU agricultural policy, granting member states greater control in a partial renationalisation of the bloc’s farm subsidies.

16/07/2025

Europe News

EU-Ukraine trade reset: What comes after tariff-free access expires?

With the expiration of the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme for Ukraine, a new chapter begins in the economic relationship between Kyiv and Brussels - one marked by uncertainty, renegotiation and potential setbacks for Ukraine's war-stricken economy.

04/06/2025

Europe News

MEP back steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.

22/05/2025

Europe News

Where do European farmers stand today after the 2024 protests?

In partnership with CropLife Europe

A new report reveals that European farmers feel worse off now than 12 months ago, are frustrated with the EU’s lack of support and are prepared to protest again.

22/05/2025

No Comment

Farmers rally in Brussels over agricultural funding concerns

European farmers rallied in Brussels to protest against proposed EU reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the merging of multiple budgetary funds.

21/05/2025

Europe News

EU budget chief soothes farmers fears over funding changes

The EU Budget Commissioner reassured farmers that no decision has been made yet regarding the structure of the next long-term EU budget, acknowledging their concerns about threatening agricultural funding.

20/05/2025

Europe News

What's behind farmers' protests returning to the streets of Brussels?

European farmers are set to return to the streets of Brussels, nearly a year after their major demonstrations. Their main concern: the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the risk of a fragmented, "27-speed" agriculture system across the EU.

19/05/2025

Climate

Climate change is ‘killing’ the world’s favourite fruit, growers warn

Research shows how we can keep enjoying the fruit for generations to come, by cutting emissions, buying Fairtrade, and increasing diversity.

12/05/2025