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Czech Farmers Unite Against EU Agriculture Policies

Czech farmers walk by tractors at the Hodonín/Holíc, Czech-Slovakia border crossing, in Czech Republic, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Czech farmers were driving their tractors and other vehicles to the cou

Czech farmers gathered at various border crossings on Thursday to protest against European Union agriculture policies and bureaucracy. They were joined by farmers from neighboring countries to voice their concerns about the challenges facing their industry.

The farmers expressed dissatisfaction with EU environmental policies, particularly the Green Deal, which imposes restrictions on chemical usage and greenhouse gas emissions. They argue that these regulations hinder their business operations and lead to higher production costs compared to non-EU imports.

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