The EU summit in Brussels, where funding for Ukraine is under discussion, is taking place against the backdrop of large-scale farmers’ protests.
The European quarter has been effectively brought to a standstill—access roads to the institutions are blocked by tractors.
Protesters oppose the Mercosur agreement with Brazil, Argentina, and other South American countries, fearing an influx of cheaper imports. They are also rallying against cuts to the agricultural budget, calling for a reduction in bureaucratic burdens and insisting on equal trading conditions.