Greek farmers plan to escalate nationwide protests with a 48-hour blockade of major roads and border customs points on Thursday and Friday, as the stalemate continues between the protesters and the Greek government, following a decision taken at a national assembly of agricultural unions in Malgara, northern Greece.

Representatives of farmers’ roadblocks said traffic disruptions would target key transport corridors, including Malgara, Tempi, Siatista, Bralos, Tripoli, and the Rio–Antirrio bridge, while freight traffic will be halted at customs checkpoints along Greece’s borders.

Representatives from over 50 protest groups attended the meeting. Today marked 35 days since tractors were first deployed at strategic points across Greece’s road network and border crossings.

Farmers said the protests would intensify unless the government responds to their demands. A spokesperson for the coordinating committees, said the participants unanimously supported escalation, while another representative said around 90% of active roadblocks were represented at the meeting, noting that two groups had abstained after breaking away from the broader coordination effort.

A leading figure at the Nikaia roadblock in central Greece, told state broadcaster ERT that farmers would continue “decisively and without retreat,” dismissing government overtures as symbolic and lacking political will.

The farmers have warned that without concrete commitments, blockades could be extended for days or weeks, adding to pressure on transport, trade and supply chains across the country.