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Angry Farmers From Spain Join European Protests, Clash With Police During EU Agriculture Minister Meeting

Farmers from Spain have actively joined their European counterparts in a series of protests. The demonstrations coincide with a meeting of European Union agriculture ministers, where concerns about agricultural policies are being discussed. Tensions escalated as clashes erupted between angry farmers and police, with similar protests unfolding in France, the Netherlands, and Bulgaria.

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A farmer drives his tractor towards the European Parliament offices during a protest in Madrid, Spain.

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A farmer sits atop a tractor during a protest outside the European Parliament offices in Madrid, Spain.