Farmers angry at cuts to diesel subsidies blockaded the ferry on which Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck was returning from holiday. Many politicians condemned the action, the farmers' union also called it a "no-go."
The farmers are outraged at the government planning to remove a tax exemption on tractor diesel fuel. The protests are strongly associated with Germany’s far-right, and they have previously called to hang the chancellor and several ministers, and brought gallows to protests.
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The farmers are outraged at the government planning to remove a tax exemption on tractor diesel fuel. The protests are strongly associated with Germany’s far-right, and they have previously called to hang the chancellor and several ministers, and brought gallows to protests.