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Why are Europe’s farmers so angry?

Feb 1, 2024

European farmers across several countries are protesting due to policies affecting their livelihoods. The podcast discusses the clash between climate policies and farmer interests, the diverse situations of farmers, and positive news about decreased fossil fuel emissions in the EU.

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Farmers across Europe are protesting against various issues such as agricultural diesel use, livestock restrictions, and the impact of the war in Ukraine, potentially influencing upcoming elections.

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the European Union has faced criticism for favoring larger farms, while small and medium-sized farmers struggle with support. Aligning farming policies with environmental policies is crucial to address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector.

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Farmers' Protests across Europe

Farmers across Europe have been participating in protests to voice their concerns and frustrations. In France, farmers are blocking motorways and dumping manure outside government buildings. Similar protests have been taking place in Romania, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. These demonstrations are a response to various issues, such as the use of agricultural diesel, restrictions on livestock due to high nitrogen levels, and the impact of the war in Ukraine on agricultural trade. These protests have the potential to influence upcoming elections, including those for the European Parliament. The farmers' movement is gaining attention and political support, with populist and far-right parties aligning themselves with farmers' interests. However, it is important to note that not all farmers are in agreement with these political alignments, and some seek to distance themselves from these populist demands.

Introduction

5min

The Intersection of Climate Policies and Farmer Interests

19min

The Varying Situations of Farmers and an Advertisement for 'Outside In'

2min

Various Discussions on Lawns, Patreon, and Recommendations

5min

A Positive Outlook on the Decrease in Fossil Fuel Emissions

3min

Wrapping up and Previewing the Next Episode

2min

From France to Romania, Germany to Bulgaria, angry farmers have been blocking the roads. What's behind this wave of agricultural protests across the continent? This week we're getting to grips with the policies behind the food on Europe's plates with agriculture correspondent Sofía Sánchez Manzanaro. We're also dishing up some Polish recommendations and a slice of good climate news.

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://europeanspodcast.com/episodes/why-are-europes-farmers-so-angry

Sofía writes about food, agriculture and sustainability for S&P Global and is about to start a new role at Euractiv. You can find her on Twitter here.

This week's Inspiration Station offerings: Chopin's Nocturnes. played by Idil Beret, and Olga Tokarczuk's interview on the Paris Review podcast.

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Producers: Katz Laszlo and Katy Lee

Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak

Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina

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