Govt of Germany fears that far-right might join Farmers protest and ignite violence
Farmers in Germany are upset about cuts in support/subsidies, and they're showing it by blocking roads with tractors. But now, there's a worry that some far-right groups are trying to join in and cause trouble.
Why are farmers upset?
Farmers in Germany are not happy about the government cutting support/subsidies and tax breaks for their tractors and diesel vehicles. They're making their voices heard by protesting, but things got a bit complicated.
The farmers started blocking roads with their tractors, causing a lot of problems. The police had to step in because some people from far-right groups, like "Freie Sachsen," were trying to join the protests with their own agenda.
Farmers Protests in Germany
What did the Chancellor of Germany say?
The leader of Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, warned everyone about these far-right groups. He said it's okay to have different opinions, but when protests turn into anger and disrespect for how things work in a country, it's not good for anyone. He said "When the protests, legitimate by themselves, turn into anger and contempt for democratic procedures and institutions, we all lose. Disagreement is a part of democracy but that anger is being stirred up in a targeted way".
What are the far-right groups doing?
Some groups, like "Freie Sachsen," "Third Voice," and "Ein Prozent," are supporting the farmers online. But they're also causing trouble, like setting up scary things on the sides of roads. This worries the people in charge because they think it might make the protests turn violent.
These farmers are planning to go for even larger protests in Berlin.
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