Agricultural Policy Put to the Test: €3.8bn in Aid and a Growing Rift in Dialogue
The government points to record support, farmers point to rising costs – and the political tension escalates.
The government points to record support, farmers point to rising costs – and the political tension escalates.
From billions in subsidies to ongoing protests and negotiations, Greek farmers push the government for solutions amid a heated political debate.
Farmers are escalating their protests with total road blockades on major transport routes, causing traffic standstills and intensifying pressure on the economy and logistics.
With the holidays over, farmers harden their stance, restore road blockades and signal determination to push their demands further.
After the holidays, PASOK shifts into high gear, activating its party machinery and targeting open social fronts, starting with the agricultural sector.
They remain at roadblocks, intensifying actions amid unclear government commitments, preparing for a nationwide meeting – Nikaia is the “barometer”