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50 Tonnes of Waste Cleared from Brussels Streets After Farmers’ Mercosur Protest

In December 2025, a large demonstration by farmers against a proposed European Union free trade agreement caused major disruption on the streets of Brussels. After the protests, teams from the regional cleaning agency had to remove more than 50 tonnes of waste left behind on the capital’s roadways and public spaces. The scale of the cleanup illustrated […]

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With Tractor Parade, Maine Farmers Protest USDA Cuts that Could Leave Many in Debt

In April 2025, farmers across Maine organized a dramatic protest in the state capital, driving tractors in a parade and rallying at the State House to draw attention to deep federal funding cuts that they say threaten the survival of small farms. The protest was not just a local demonstration; it reflected widespread frustration among

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French Farmers Dump Manure, Rotting Produce in Central Toulouse in Protest Over Agricultural Policies

In December 2025, farmers across southwest France carried out powerful, pungent protests in Toulouse by dumping piles of manure and rotting produce in front of government buildings and blocking major roads with tractors. The demonstrations were driven by deep dissatisfaction with agricultural government policies, rising costs, and rules related to livestock disease control. The protests

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Angry Farmers Block Brussels Roads with Tractors Over Mercosur Trade Deal

Thousands of farmers from across the European Union gathered in Brussels in December 2025 to block roads with their tractors and protest a proposed trade deal between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc. This large‑scale protest occurred at the same time as an EU summit where leaders discussed whether to sign or

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