Today, at 2:00 PM in Warsaw, a large-scale farmers’ protest will commence, coinciding with Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Poland. Participants include farmers, foresters, and hunters from 21 professional organizations across Europe. The demonstration opposes EU agricultural, climate, forestry, and industrial policies that protesters deem harmful.
Route and Key Events
The protest begins outside the European Commission Representation on Jasna Street and continues through key streets, including Świętokrzyska and Marszałkowska. It concludes at Teatralny Square with a final event at 8:00 PM. The march underscores widespread discontent under the banner “5 x STOP!” targeting the Mercosur agreement, Green Deal policies, Ukrainian agricultural imports, forest and hunting management, and the decline of Poland’s economy.
The protest aligns with today’s visit of high-profile EU politicians, including von der Leyen, highlighting the symbolic clash between grassroots discontent and EU leadership. Organizers emphasize the deliberate timing to voice their grievances directly to decision-makers.
The demonstration reflects broader dissatisfaction with EU policies impacting Polish and European farmers, aiming to push reforms.