In full-blown panic, Germany's political and media establishment are trying to denounce the peasant uprising against the globalist government in Berlin as a creation of Vladimir Putin and instigated by the so-called “far right.”
Thousands of farmers began a week-long revolt on Monday in reaction to the anti-peasant policies of Prime Minister Olaf Scholz's leftist government, with slow-moving tractors, trucks and other vehicles rushing to pacify the country. used.
The German government has a budget black hole to solve, with spending cuts and tax hikes underway domestically, while spending has increased significantly in some areas, such as underwriting the war in Ukraine. These include abolishing green tax exemptions for agricultural vehicles and reducing farm subsidies, sparking anger in Germany's farming community, which has warned that government policies threaten the industry's very survival. ing.
January 8, 2024, Munich, Bavaria: A tractor stands during a demonstration by farmers in the city center. In response to the federal government's austerity plans, farmers' associations have called for a week of action starting January 8 with rallies and rallies. It is scheduled to culminate in a large demonstration in the capital on January 15th. Photo: Lennart Preiss/dpa (Photo Credit: Lennart Preiss/picture Alliance via Getty Images)
Rather than treating farmers' concerns with dignity, the political establishment has chosen to smear rural rebellions as the creation of nefarious forces. German Economy Minister Robert Haveck, who was personally protested by farmers last week, claimed that Russia was trying to incite the protests.
“Social media campaigns that portray themselves as victims in order to justify violence against people and property, political programs that advocate overthrow and repopulation and always blame others, right-wing extremists, etc. Part of it is funded by President Putin. Taking advantage of the protected space of freedom to abolish it… We cannot tolerate that.” Habek Said According to broadcasting station Nippon Television.
Despite the clearly broad political base of the farmers taking part in the action, traditional German media have also attempted to brand the protests as linked to the “far right.” Although the farmers have the backing of centrist politicians including Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz, state media outlet Deutsche Welle said on Monday that “German far-right forces are supporting the farmers' protests.'' '' is being used.''
Hundreds of farmers from nearby communities begin a week-long strike to block roads in Cologne, Germany, January 8, 2024, to protest against government plans to cut agricultural subsidies. (Photo: Ying Tang/NurPhoto, Getty Images)
DW highlighted its support for the populist right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD), outpacing all three parties forming the coalition government and surging support for one of the country's largest parties in opinion polls. There is. The party has publicly compared itself to Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime, although the party rejects the label of “far-right.”
“For years, the AfD has used all means to protest against Germany's federal government, including rallies against controversial measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic… Observers say the current farmers' protests “I'm concerned that it could be used for anti-government activities. The democratic goal of right-wing extremists,” the publicly funded broadcaster said. I have written.
Germany's liberals often brand the AfD as anti-democratic, while as recently as last week, Chancellor Scholz's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) said the burgeoning populist party should be banned completely.Germany is discussing banning the second-largest voting party necessary to protect democracy.
Straubing, Bavaria, January 8, 2024: A tractor is parked in a parking lot in Am Hagen during a farmers' demonstration. In response to the federal government's austerity plan, farmers' associations called for a week of rallies and rallies starting January 8th. It is scheduled to culminate in a large demonstration in the capital on January 15th. Photo: Armin Weigel/dpa (Photo Credit: Armin Weigel/picture Alliance via Getty Images)
Completed with a triumvirate of villains blaming farmers who have revolted against the government, German media also criticized billionaire X owner Elon Musk for saying: support For farmers as well criticize foreign media Lack of attention to the protests led to front-page articles in Germany's leading newspapers die welt and regional berlin newspaper A front-page article was dedicated to Musk's tweets supporting farmers.
The first day of protests was almost completely peaceful. exception Footage of a civilian crashing his car into a protester as he tried to drive on the sidewalk to avoid a tractor blockade.
January 8, 2024, Saarbrücken, Saarland: A tractor stands on the road outside the farmers' protest. In response to the federal government's austerity plan, farmers' associations called for a week of rallies and rallies starting January 8th. It is scheduled to culminate in a large demonstration in the capital on January 15th. Photo: Laszlo Pinter/dpa (Photo Credit: Laszlo Pinter/picture Alliance via Getty Images)
More than 500 tractors and other vehicles blocked June 17th Street in central Berlin between the famous Brandenburg Gate and the Victory Column. On the other hand, the police Estimation Around 5,500 tractors surrounded Munich on Monday, blocking entrances to the city. Another 1,000 tractors and trucks formed a 19-mile convoy along the highway to Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate. Demonstrations were also held in other cities such as Bremen, Düsseldorf and Hamburg.
Despite the revolt, a government spokesperson said there would be no meaningful changes to planned subsidy cuts or tax increases for farmers. saying: “There are no plans to change anything within the government.
“Ultimately, the government has to decide and lead, but that doesn't necessarily mean everyone is happy.”
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