Farmers in the bustling city of Hamburg have stirred up a fuss, rallying over 30 tractors in their recent demonstration. They're screaming foul over the German government's plans to scrap tax benefits, which has gained the support of like-minded farmers in Berlin, as Andre Boris, a participant, announced.
Police reported the protestors' arrival in the Hamburg city area early morning, classifying the event as unregistered and initiating criminal proceedings against unnamed individuals. Despite the grim situation, a protest leader emerged, allowing the demonstration to proceed peaceably, according to a police spokesperson.
Officers accompanied the fleet of tractors from Moorburger Schanze to Glacischaussee following cooperative talks. The demonstration ended around midday, with minimal traffic disruptions reported by police.
Protesting farmers in Berlin urged for a similar rally, demanding that the government back off its plans to eliminate regulations on agricultural diesel and vehicle tax exemptions to save funds in the federal budget. Boris voiced their concerns, stating, "We'd immediately face taxation on each vehicle here currently, with diesel costs alone reaching at least 10,000 euros for some farms."
The Hamburg and Berlin protests join a broader movement of farmers incensed by the traffic light coalition's tax plans, particularly alterations to agricultural and business inheritance tax reliefs that could result in higher death duties, increased financial pressures, and potential farm closure or consolidation.
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- Farmers in Berlin have aligned with protestors in Hamburg against the German government's tax plans, voicing their concerns over the proposed abolition of agricultural tax expenditures.
- In Hamburg, police tagged the demonstration as unregistered and initiated criminal proceedings while still cooperating with protestors, guiding the tractor convoy.
- The German Farmers' Association, joining the fray, has organized a protest in Berlin, advocating for the preservation of tax concessions on agricultural diesel and vehicle exemptions.
- Participants like Boris express concern over the potential financial impact of the government's tax plans, including the risk of significant costs for diesel and potential fiscal burdens for farms.
- Results from the Berlin police department suggest they've dealt with similar protests addressing traffic and tax matters, as per a traffic lawyer's warning instructions.
