Mass protest by Polish farmers unhappy with the EU’s ‘Green Deal’

Описание: (10 May 2024)
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Warsaw - 10 May 2024
1. Various of protesters with Polish and "Solidarity" workers union flags at the Castle Square
2. Various of protesters blowing horns
3. Protester with sign reading (English) "No Green Deal, no migration pact, no EU state"
4. Various of protesters carrying flags
STORYLINE:
Polish farmers and opponents of Poland’s pro-European Union government gathered in downtown Warsaw on Friday to protest the European Union’s climate policies.

The march was organized by a union representing the interests of farmers, who strongly oppose the EU’s climate policies, and by the national conservative opposition Law and Justice party.

Protesters, many carrying Poland’s white and red flag, gathered in Castle Square in the historic center of the Polish capital.

They are to march to the EU’s representative office in Warsaw and then to the Polish parliament.

The protesters are united by their opposition to the EU’s Green Deal, a plan which aimed to make agricultural policies more climate friendly, and to the pro-EU government of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

The demonstration comes as Poland’s political parties are campaigning ahead of elections to the European Parliament.

Poland’s right-wing opposition party Law and Justice, which held power from 2015 until late last year, is looking to regain political momentum after losing power last year.

AP video by Rafal Niedzielski

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