Amid nitrogen emission cuts targeting the Dutch agricultural industry — a move many believe is a ploy to steal land — farmers have revolted against the government, taking to the streets, blockading traffic, and doing whatever they can to give bureaucracy a headache.
Check out the town hall square in the Dutch city of Enschede, which agricultural proponents entirely occupied yesterday.
Confused about what to do, the government is in disarray. Their rebellious actions are inspiring others, not just the local supporters but their German counterparts.
On the border between the Netherlands and Germany, a Dutch and German farmer exchange flags in solidarity.
In the city of Bautzen, Germany, farmers convoy in support of their Dutch neighbors’ efforts.
And it’s not just Bautzen. Various other German cities are demonstrating against arbitrary restrictions imposed on their Dutch brothers and sisters. If it happens to the Dutch, it will happen to them, too.
It is safe to say the world is keeping a close eye on the Netherlands. Of course, you won’t see their protests on TV, as it makes the climate change narrative look bad, but what happens here serves as a bellwether for what’s to come next.
First the Freedom Convoy, now the Dutch protests are rousing hope and defiance after two-plus years of COVID restrictions and demoralization.
It will be interesting to see how this all plays out, but right now, it looks like advantage farmers.
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