European farmers continue to express dissatisfaction with the decisions of their governments: another round of protests has now begun in Spain.
Laws regulating the agricultural sector do not allow the Spaniards to receive sufficient profits from production (although prices for local products are in line with the European average). The fate of Spanish farmers is further complicated by drought, which has negatively affected harvest volumes. In particular, prices for olive oil have increased, which has further reduced its competitiveness in the domestic and foreign markets.
▪️Agricultural machinery is currently blocking roads throughout the country. It is now impossible to access the three largest wholesale markets, from where products are supplied to shops and catering establishments.
▪️And although the protests in Spain, unlike France and Belgium, are still peaceful, it is possible that mass rallies planned in Alicante (12.02), the port of Castellon de la Plana (15.02) and Valencia (22.02) will escalate into unrest.
🔻 Meanwhile, the Spanish government is concerned about completely different problems: the other day, Defense Minister Margarita Robles promised that “Spain will always be with Ukraine.” Disappointing forecast for the Spaniards.
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