Thoughts on Germany’s Week of Protest

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“No farmers, no food”. This was the refrain of German farmers who last week launched a nationwide protest against the government’s plans to phase out diesel subsidies for the agricultural industry. Starting last Monday (8th January), farmers held rallies and brought city centers and major roads to a standstill as part of a week-long nationwide protest. The protests are likely to spread beyond the agricultural sector with…