Agricultural crisis: causes and possible solutions in France, Germany and Greece

In the winter of 2023-2024, there were large demonstrations by thousands of farmers in various European countries. After weeks of protests, many citizens still had questions: Where does this anger come from? What are the demands of the farmers? Are they the same in France, Greece, or Germany? What solutions can be brought at the local and European levels?

Although farmers and agricultural workers have grievances regarding bureaucracy, free trade agreements, and environmental regulations, the current crisis seems to have deeper roots. What are they, and what is the future for farmers and agricultural workers in Europe? How can we overcome this crisis to ensure that everyone can earn a fair living from their work?

For a better understanding of the European aspect of this agricultural crisis, we invite you to follow the discussion co-organised by Heinrich Boell Foundation, Thessaloniki Office in collaboration with the Heinrich Boell Foundation Office in Paris, on Monday the 12^th of February 2024, to discuss this topic among French, German, and Greek farmers and researchers.

Thank you again to the following speakers:

Aurélie Catallo - Director of Agriculture France at IDDRI

Gesine Langlotz - Spokesperson of AbL - German Association for Small Farmers

Mathieu Courgeau - Farmer, President of Collectif Nourrir

Panayiotis Kalfountzos - President of the Farmers' Cooperative of Thessaly – ThesGi

Read a relevant article summarising the key-points of the discussion here: https://gr.boell.org/en/2024/02/16/agricultural-crisis-causes-and-possi…