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Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the federal government for its lack of willingness to engage in dialogue in dealing with the farmers' protests. Kretschmer is calling for more explanations from the coalition government in Berlin. The government's measures are inadequate.
Farmers in Saxony plan to block highway entrances with tractors in protest against planned cuts to agricultural subsidies, while protests are also planned in other federal states.
Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther criticizes the planned abolition of benefits for farmers. The traffic light coalition wants to abolish agricultural diesel and motor vehicle tax concessions.