
The protest of farmers and livestock breeders gathered in front of the government building in Bucharest led to a fight, and the gendarmerie used tear gas.
A fight broke out between farmers protesting agricultural policies and the police in Bucharest, the capital of Romania; 29 people were detained and 24 people were injured.
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The European Commission extended the ban on live sheep and goat exports from Romania due to epidemics.
Tension rose during the protest organized by farmers and livestock breeders in front of the government building in Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
Farmers from different parts of the country protested the problems in the livestock sector, restrictions on live animal exports, the culling of animals due to epidemics and delays in compensation payments.
Protesters presented a 16-item list of demands to the government. One of the highlights of the list was the reopening of sheep exports without restrictions.
Restrictions on sheep and goat exports were at the center of the farmers' reaction.
Following the cases of ovine plague and sheep-goat pox, the European Commission extended the ban on the export of live sheep and goats from Romania to third countries until December 31, 2026.
While animal breeders argue that the closure of export channels increases economic losses, they also state that compensation for animals culled in disease-affected areas is not paid on time.
Not only animal breeders but also farmers from different agricultural production areas attended the demonstration in Bucharest.
farmers; It demands the easing of financial pressure on agricultural enterprises with increasing production costs, taxes and fees, and decreasing supports. Demonstrators argue that current conditions threaten the sustainability of small and medium-sized businesses in particular.
Romanian farmers and agricultural cooperatives also demanded that the European Union's Borderline Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for fertilizers could be temporarily suspended during crisis periods. Producers stated that the increase in energy, fuel and fertilizer costs was gradually narrowing their profit margins.
The protest, which started in Victoria Square, turned into a conflict in the following hours.
The gendarmerie used tear gas after some demonstrators tried to overcome police barricades and threw various objects at the security forces. Traffic in central Bucharest was disrupted for hours as protesters blocked some roads.
According to the latest data provided by the Romanian public broadcaster, 29 people were detained following the events. 24 people, including eight security guards, required medical attention.
Farmers announced that they are ready to stay in Bucharest and continue their protests if their demands are not responded to.
While some demonstrators spent the night around Victoria Square, security forces continued to take precautions in the area.
Farmers expect concrete steps from the government to reopen live animal exports, change the policy to combat diseases and increase economic support for producers.
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Farmers will continue protests if demands are not met
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