The National Association of Grain Producers and the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives in Bulgaria have recently organized protests today in major cities of Bulgaria
The National Association of Grain Producers and the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives in Bulgaria have recently organized protests today in major cities of Bulgaria

The National Association of Grain Producers and the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives in Bulgaria have recently organized protests today in major cities of Bulgaria.

Their dissatisfaction is caused by the conditions under the so-called European “Green Deal,” as well as by the state’s lack of significant efforts to preserve Bulgarian grain production in connection with the increasing and uncontrolled import of grain from Ukraine.

Farmers also express their categorical opposition to the fragile gas production in Bulgaria. The farmers demanded a permanent ban on the import of grain and oil corps that contain substances banned in the (EU) European Union.

The protests are organized in the cities and towns of Burgas, Vratsa, Vidin, General Toshevo, Dobrich, Karnobat, Montana, Pazardjik, Pleven, Razgrad, Ruse, Silistra, Sliven, Stara Zagora, Haskovo, Yambol with tractors and other farming machinery. The starting time is 11 a.m.

Radostina Zhekova, Dobrudja Union of Grain Producers chairman, said, ” The lack of actions by the government puts the entire industry to the test and risks. The farmers fear the risk of getting bankrupt. “Because our Ukrainian friends don’t create their items in accordance with the same standards as their European companions, the European Union cannot be opened like a broken yard. It’s unnecessary to cease putting pressure on the sector because it will collapse.”

According to the farmers, the specifications of the green contract will increase the cost of their production. The primary objective of their protest is to change the conditions of the green Deal unsuitable for them.

The European Green Deal

The European Green deal was Presented in December 2019. The main objective of this Deal is to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. This deal results in a cleaner environment, more affordable energy, intelligent transport, new jobs, and a better quality of life. European Commission wants to demonstrate that economies can grow without using more resources and to make Europe a net-zero emitter of greenhouse gases by 2050. The Green Deal also includes steps to ensure that countries already dependent on fossil fuels are not left behind in the switch to renewable energy.