Disgruntled farmers are protesting across Europe, demanding better compensation and conditions. They cite low wages, rising fuel costs, and increased environmental red tape as the main causes of anger. Further frustration has been directed at environmental requirements included in the EU's updated Common Agricultural Policy and the bloc's forthcoming "Green Deal". Protests have erupted in France, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands, prompting the European Union to scramble to address their concerns ahead of 2024 European parliament elections.
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02:25 - I'm very sensitive to the message
02:38 that farmers are concerned by administrative burden.
02:40 This is a general topic,
02:42 you know that this is close to my heart
02:44 to reduce these administrative burdens.
02:47 So we will work with the Belgian presidency
02:50 on a proposal that we then will present
02:54 ready in time before the next agricultural council
02:57 to work on reducing this administrative burdens.
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