Furious farmers paralyse Brussels in protest at EU agricultural rules

Furious farmers paralyse Brussels in protest at EU agricultural rules

Convoys of farmers protesting against agricultural regulations and food imports occupied the EU quarter in Brussels on Monday, blocking roads and setting fires. Following proposals from the European Commission, EU agriculture ministers vowed to cut red tape – but called for more ambitious proposals to better meet farmers’ demands.

What’s at stake at the EU’s 2040 climate target

What’s at stake at the EU’s 2040 climate target

With the bloc reeling from a farmers’ revolt against green reforms, and four months before the EU elections, the EU unveiled this week its climate targets for 2040 and a roadmap for the next stage of its energy transition.