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More than two thousand Flemish farmers drove tractors to Brussels this morning to protest against the nitrogen policy of the Flemish government. They gather near the North station.
Just like in the Netherlands, nitrogen emissions in Flanders must be reduced. This leads to unrest among Flemish farmers, who fear that stricter fertilizer regulations will lead to a “socio-economic carnage” in the agricultural sector. The Flemish ministers are currently still negotiating these new rules.
The activists drove to Brussels this morning in ten columns. There are few problems on the highways, but the action does lead to a lot of traffic disruption on the local roads.
Tour through Brussels
The farmers are protesting in Brussels because that is where the Flemish government and the Flemish parliament reside. The protest is supported by various organizations in the agricultural sector.
The activists will drive around the center of Brussels in the early afternoon. As a result, traffic in the city is likely to come to a standstill. The plan is for the farmers to leave around 2 p.m.
