Polish farmers began blocking a key border crossing into Germany on Sunday. With their action in Slubice they said they wanted to protest against EU environmental regulations.
The blockade at the border at Frankfurt an der Oder brought the highway – A12 on the German side and A2 on the Polish side – to a standstill. This connects Berlin with Warsaw and is normally used by many trucks, among others.
Blockade until “probably” Monday
“The blockade started as planned at 1 p.m., with both lanes of the A2 closed,” a Polish police spokeswoman said. The farmers initially wanted to block the border crossing for 25 days. After discussions with the population and local companies, they abandoned this long-term project. The blockade will “probably be lifted again on Monday,” protest co-organizer Dariusz Wrobel said.
Polish farmers view current EU environmental rules as “unacceptable”. With the blockade they also protest against the import of agricultural products from third countries that do not meet EU requirements.
Farmers across Europe have been protesting for weeks against EU environmental rules and for protection against competition from third countries. EU agriculture ministers will discuss the demands in Brussels on Monday.
Soource :Watson
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