The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 416. The Revolution of German Farmers | Eva Vlaardingerbroek & Anthony Lee
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Jan 22, 2024 
Join Dutch journalist Eva Vlaardingerbroek, known for her passionate reporting on farmer protests, and German farmer Anthony Lee, a vocal advocate for agricultural rights. They dive into the heated farmer protests across Europe and the impact of stringent green policies on food production. The duo discusses the threat to food security and highlights the grassroots movements emerging as a response to government control. Their insights reveal how these protests are reshaping politics and challenging the status quo in both Germany and the Netherlands.
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German Farmer Protests
- Eva Vlaardingerbroek describes witnessing large farmer protests in Germany.
- These protests involved a massive roadblock on the A2 highway, reminding her of Dutch farmer protests and the Canadian Freedom Convoy.
Why a Farmer Protests
- Anthony Lee, a German farmer, explains his involvement in the protests, citing concerns about the future for his children.
- He describes a history of anti-farmer policies, culminating in a "green dictated government" making life difficult for ordinary workers.
Green Deal Impacts
- Policies under the European "Green Deal" target farming, including taking 10% of farmland out of use and reducing chemical plant protection by 50%.
- These policies, alongside the elimination of tax breaks on agricultural diesel, sparked outrage among German farmers.