Farmers across Greece have blocked major highways, road junctions, and border crossings with tractors and other equipment, causing serious difficulties for domestic travel, freight transport, and cross-border trade.
The Greek government is ready to take action against national blockades by farmers that disrupt travel and trade, while continuing to seek dialogue, but is also prepared to enforce the law if talks fail. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.
In an interview with Sky TV, Hatzidakis stressed that the confrontation is entering a decisive phase and that after many days, the time has come to resolve the issue. He pointed out that the government’s preferred approach remains calm and consensus, but if this is not possible, the law will be enforced.
Farmers across Greece blocked major highways, road junctions, and border crossings with tractors and other equipment, causing serious difficulties for domestic travel, freight transport, and cross-border trade. The protests intensified after producers rejected the government measures announced on Wednesday as insufficient to compensate for rising costs.
Hatzidakis warned that the continuing blockades could backfire, with the farmers themselves risking isolation from society. He said the protests were already damaging both the national economy and the agricultural sector, and the government would not remain a passive observer. He also criticized groups that refuse dialogue, noting that demands cannot be met if talks are refused. At the same time, other farmers’ organizations have requested meetings with the authorities, and developments in the coming days will be decisive. | BGNES