A new Metron Analysis survey finds broad public backing for farmers’ demands and road blockades, even as protest actions ease following talks with the government
The vote passed with 334 for and 324 against. Prominent German MEP calls it "absolutely irresponsible" while the Left celebrates the "blow" to EU-Mercosur.
Farmers say a meeting with the Greek prime minister delivered few concrete results, prompting local assemblies at protest sites and raising the prospect of a nationwide rally in Athens as pressure on the government intensifies.
Speaking to reporters after a four-hour meeting at the prime minister’s office, farmers’ representatives said they had “got nothing,” adding that road blockades would remain in place
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is meeting farmers, fishers, herders and beekeepers in Athens today, seeking common ground on energy costs, subsidies, trade pressures and animal health after months of protests
Farmer representatives meet Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on Monday to present 14 demands after nearly seven weeks of mobilizations, as the government rules out new financial measures but leaves room for technical adjustments.
After weeks of nationwide blockades, representatives of farmers, livestock breeders, beekeepers and fishers will meet Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with road openings set as the government’s key condition
After meeting farmers in Athens, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis promised lower energy costs, tax relief, and faster compensation while warning that the government will not tolerate roadblocks, illegal actions, or pressure tactics.
The latest developments have protesting producers split mainly into two “camps”, namely, those that want to negotiate with the government over bigger subsidies to ameliorate rising production costs, and those following a hardline stance
A last-minute boycott by most farmer roadblocks derailed planned talks with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, exposing deep divisions within the protest movement and sparking mutual accusations of bad faith between the government and agricultural unions.
A standoff between farmers and the Greek government threatens a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Mitsotakis as disagreements over the number of participants fuel tensions
Will the farmers who toil in the countryside emerge standing from this confrontation?
Officials stress dialogue is possible only with open roads and unified representation, warning police will act if protests block key infrastructure or disrupt citizens
Nationwide roadblocks escalate as farmers demand direct talks with the Prime Minister, prompting police intervention and traffic diversions across key routes
Farmers across Greece are moving ahead with 48- and 72-hour road closures at key transport hubs, prompting heightened police readiness as the government insists dialogue can only take place if roads remain open.
A new unified barcode and digital tracking system aims to protect Greek producers, prevent mislabeling of imports, and allow consumers to verify product origin from farm to shelf
Farmers in Greece argue that government measures fail to address the real problems of the sector including livestock vaccination.
The government unveils a €160 million aid package, fuel tax refunds, and reforms to insurance and electricity costs to address farmer blockades and strengthen the agricultural sector
Officials say no further concessions will follow as farmers continue protests and reject dialogue, despite new measures on energy costs, fuel taxes, and subsidies.
Farmers across Greece warn of escalated protests after rejecting government support measures, demanding more comprehensive aid for the agricultural sector and signaling potential 48-hour road and customs blockades this week.