Watch: European Parliament Reinforced With Barbed Wire Amid Ongoing Farmer Protests
In response to the escalating farmer protests ongoing in Europe, the European Parliament fortified the building’s perimeter with barbed wire as a safety measure.
This step is a powerful symbol by the European Parliament as it serves as a precaution to the ongoing protests and potential disruptions by the farmers who have been holding demonstrations since the beginning of January.
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Following weeks of protests, farmers are redirecting their grievances towards the European Parliament for the challenges they are facing in their working conditions due to the new regulations implemented.
Farmers across Europe have blocked large stretches of motorways with the aim to put more pressure on the government to meet their demands which include higher wages, lower taxes and protection from cheap imports.
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Meanwhile in France, tens of thousands of farmers have taken to the streets to protest the latest European Union’s sustainability policies promising to lay “siege on Paris” if their conditions are not met.
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