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Travel disruptions unleash turmoil in Europe's biggest economy, Germany

Travel disruptions unleash turmoil in Europe's biggest economy, Germany

Posted on January 15, 2024   |  

Germany is facing a significant travel disruption due to a 3-day nationwide strike led by train drivers and ongoing farmer protests.

The GDL train drivers' union's strike brings rail travel nearly to a halt, prompting Deutsche Bahn to operate on a limited emergency timetable.

Farmer protests, involving tractors and trucks near Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, contribute to the chaos as farmers demand the government abandon subsidy cuts.

Echoing French protests, German farmers block roads and highways with tractors and stage marches in major cities to pressure the government on subsidy plans.

Political tensions rise as the German Economy Minister faces travel obstruction upon returning from a private vacation, with farmers blocking the ferry.

About 300 farmers prevent the ferry from docking in the northern part of the country.



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