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Editorial: El Español

  • Farmers' protests against the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) continue in various regions, despite lack of support from the three main trade union organizations.
  • More protests are expected to join, including a strike in the transport sector.
  • Brussels urges not to oversimplify the protests as a fight against the 2030 Agenda and sustainability goals.
  • The president of the CEOE, Antonio Garamendi, supports the farmers' demands, but asks that economic activity not be obstructed.
  • A call is made for food, environmental, and animal welfare safety rules to be applied to producers outside the EU.
  • The agricultural crisis has been exacerbated by drought and conflict in Ukraine, which have driven up energy prices.

Conclusion: Protests are legitimate, but should not risk other economic sectors or violate citizens' rights. Environmental sustainability must be compatible with the survival of the farming sector.