Poland: EU agriculture commissioner called to step down amid farmers’ protests

Several key Polish and European politicians have called on Poland’s EU agriculture commissioner to resign from his position after a wave of farmers’ protests launched across Europe against EU climate policies. The commissioner, Janusz Wojciechowski, has rejected calls for his resignation, saying that he “does not see any negligence” on his part. Among Polish farmers,…

Bulgaria: protests erupt over agriculture agreement

As tensions simmer in Bulgaria’s agricultural sector, a divide emerges among farmers following the signing of an agreement with authorities. While some have opted for dialogue, others are staging roadblocks across the country, signaling ongoing discontent. The recently brokered agreement outlines the categorization of farms into three tiers based on size and proposes an annual…