Farmers Suspend Protests for Further Negotiations with Government
May 8, 2026
The farmers are currently in a truce with the Ministry of Agriculture and have suspended their protest in Rizoleia. Despite their request for compensation of €35.6 million being met, the issue of animal culling remains unresolved. The president of the Farmers' Association pointed out that nothing has been agreed upon yet. The President of the Republic requested one week to study the issues raised. The Minister of Agriculture emphasized the importance of cooperation and dialogue to manage the livestock crisis.