Return of tractors to Brussels, fires and smoke bombs in the European district: farmers force a checkpoint – Video

Farmers returned to march through the streets of Brussels on the day of the meeting of agriculture ministers from the 27 countries of the Union. Hundreds of tractors reached the European capital during the night and then entered the city, towards the district where the institutions are located, to protest against the Green Deal and the common agricultural policy. After paralyzing urban traffic, there were several tense moments when demonstrators forced one of the roadblocks manned by police to prevent farmers from accessing places closed to traffic. Other attempts took place in neighboring streets. The clashes took place in different neighborhoods of the city: to the throwing of firecrackers, smoke bombs, eggs and cans, the police responded with tear gas. Protesters also started fires, using tires and setting trash cans on fire. Some tractors are now heading towards Place de Luxembourg, in front of the European Parliament, closed to agricultural vehicles. Police vehicles took action a few dozen meters from the headquarters of the European Commission and the Council.

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