German Farmers Stage Nationwide Road Blockades With Hundreds of Tractors

Protests are taking place in all federal states.

A large-scale strike by German farmers began early in the morning on Monday, January 8,Reuters reports.

A week of nationwide protests has been declared in response to the German government's plans to abolish agricultural subsidies.

Numerous videos have appeared on social media showing convoys of tractors and trucks with which farmers are blocking the country’s roads.

The actions are taking place in all federal states of Germany.