Bauern-Protestwoche im Liveticker: „Wir sind sehr verärgert” – 200 Supermärkten droht eine Knappheit an Waren

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Demonstrant von Auto mitgeschleift – Mann leicht verletzt

16.53 O’Clock: In Thüringen’s Eichsfeld district, a 41-year-old protestor was lightly injured by a car driver. The participant in the farmer protests was hit by the side mirror at around 8:30 am on Monday and dragged for several meters by the vehicle, as reported by the “Bild” newspaper.

200 Supermarkets in Berlin and Brandenburg without Goods

16.17 O’Clock: The Berlin-Brandenburg Trade Association has commented on the blockades by farmers. According to the “Bild” newspaper, they anticipate restrictions for the food trade. The industrial area in Großbeeren, a logistics location south of Berlin, was paralyzed, a spokesman said. It is possible that on Tuesday 200 supermarkets may not receive goods. The industrial area is completely “sealed off,” and companies are unable to access the premises, the spokesman further stated. “We are pretty angry. This is not how proper protest works.”

Interior Ministry: Around 25,000 Vehicles at Farmer Protests

15.19 O’Clock: According to the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Interior, the participation in the farmer protests is significant. Currently, there are over 270 actions in the southwest with an estimated 25,000 participating vehicles, a spokesperson said in response on Monday. This has led to significant traffic disruptions on numerous roads across the state.

15.17 O’Clock: Following the injury of a 35-year-old participant in the farmer protests in Lower Saxony by a car and the severe injuries sustained, the police are now investigating the suspicion that the driver acted intentionally, a spokesman for the Oldenburg Police Directorate said on Monday. A procedure for the suspicion of attempted murder has been initiated.

According to a statement by the police, the collision occurred around 10:40 am in Friesoythe. The 45-year-old driver bypassed a blockade and hit the man on the sidewalk. The driver left the scene of the accident and was temporarily detained. A helicopter transported the injured person to the hospital.

The participant was able to leave the hospital in the meantime, as communicated by the Oldenburg Police Directorate on the X platform on Monday afternoon.

Trade Association Frustrated Due to Farmer Protest and Impact on Retailers

15.10 O’Clock: The Berlin-Brandenburg Trade Association has reacted with frustration to the blockades by farmers and expects restrictions for the food trade. The industrial area in Großbeeren – an important logistics location south of Berlin – has been brought to a standstill, said the association’s spokesperson Nils Busch-Petersen on Monday afternoon. It is possible that on Tuesday, 200 supermarkets may not receive goods. The industrial area is fully “sealed off,” and companies are unable to access the premises, the spokesperson said. “We are pretty angry. This is not how proper protest works.”

In Großbeeren, distribution centers of major food retailers are located. Since Monday morning, farmers have blocked access to the freight transport center with tractors. The police are reviewing the legality of the actions, said a spokesperson for the police headquarters in Potsdam.

Evening Rush Hour Free: Farmer Protests in Saxony to End at 3 pm

14.25 O’Clock: In Saxony, the farmer protests are planned to end at 3 pm today to allow for a rush-hour traffic-free evening, as announced by the State Farmers’ Association. The farmers expressed gratitude for the “overwhelming” understanding of the population. Originally, the protests were scheduled until 5 pm.

Dobrindt: “Germany is at risk of tipping over”

14.08 O’Clock: CSU regional group leader Alexander Dobrindt has expressed concern over the farmer protests. “Germany is at risk of tipping over”droht, zu kippen“, äußerte der Politiker gegenüber der Zeitung „Bild“. Die Ampel fährt mit ihrer „Respektlos-Politik“ Bürger, Berufsgruppen und Mittelstand an die Belastungsgrenze. „Heizungsverbotsgesetz, Bürgergeld, Migrationskrise, Finanzchaos verursachen eine seit Jahrzehnten nicht gekannte Polarisierung in Deutschland.“

Ausmaß der Bauernproteste anhand von Google-Maps-Karte

14.01 Uhr: Eine von Privatpersonen gepflegte Übersicht auf dem Kartendienst Google Maps verdeutlicht das Ausmaß der heutigen Bauern-Demos: Jeder Pin auf der Karte steht für eine Veranstaltung oder Demo – und gibt Auskunft über Starttermin und Enddatum der jeweiligen Aktion.

Für die Bauern in Ravensburg ist das Maß voll

13.50 Uhr: Die Bauern in Ravensburg sind entschlossen! Roswitha Geyer-Fäßler, die stellvertretende Vorsitzende des Bauernverbands Allgäu-Oberschwaben, bringt das Fass mit einem Eimer voll Wasser zum Überlaufen – ein kleiner Wink in Richtung Ampel.

Warnung vor Unterwanderung von Bauernprotesten durch Extremismusforscher

13.45 Uhr: Der Extremismusforscher Matthias Quent warnt davor, dass Gruppen aus dem rechtsextremen Spektrum die aktuellen Proteste von Landwirten für ihre Zwecke instrumentalisieren. Ein breites Bündnis versuche, den Protesten ihren Stempel aufzudrücken und sie zu radikalisieren, sagte Quent am Montag im Deutschlandfunk. Beispiele seien die identitäre Bewegung, verschwörungsideologische Gruppen, aber auch die AfD.

Derzeit geht es um den „Kampf um Bilder und Informationen“. Die Frage ist, ob es Antidemokraten gelingt, die Hoheit über die Bilder zu bekommen. Die Bäuerinnen und Bauern sind dazu aufgerufen, zu verhindern, dass ihre Proteste auch optisch instrumentalisiert werden, betonte Quent. Sie müssen beispielsweise eingreifen, wenn sie einschlägige Symbole sehen. Denkbar ist auch, Menschen mit Hilfe der Polizei von Aktionen zu entfernen.

Der Deutsche Bauernverband hat seit vielen Jahren das Problem, dass Proteste von Extremen genutzt werden, seinerzeit etwa von der NPD. Quent sagte, er gehe davon aus, dass die Mehrheit der Landwirte nichts damit zu tun haben wolle. Ein Problem ist, dass schon jetzt in der Öffentlichkeit weniger über schwierige Transformationsprozesse in der Landwirtschaft gesprochen wird als darüber, wie man die Demokratie gegen rechtsextreme Angriffe verteidige.

Autofahrer fährt Demonstrant an – der greift ihn an

13.27 Uhr: Bei einem Bauernprotest in Heiligenstadt im Eichsfeld sind zwei Männer verletzt worden. Ein Versammlungsteilnehmer wurde von einem Autofahrer angefahren und erlitt leichte Verletzungen. Der Demonstrant griff daraufhin den Fahrer an und verletzte ihn leicht, wie ein Polizeisprecher nach dem Vorfall am Montagmorgen sagte. In Jena wurde eine nicht angemeldete Straßenblockade als Nötigung gewertet, nachdem die Teilnehmer auch nach Aufforderung des Ordnungsamts die Straße nicht geräumt hatten.

Autofahrer läuft mit Hammer auf Bauern zu

13.23 Uhr: In Bremerhaven ist ein Autofahrer mit einem Hammer in Richtung der protestierenden Bauern gelaufen. Die Polizei ermittelt wegen Bedrohung. Zu dem Vorfall kam es im Stadtteil Wulsdorf. Verletzt wurde niemand. Laut einem Bericht hatte die Polizei dem Mann den Hammer abgenommen.

Reporter fährt bei Bauer Ronald mit: „Die Ampel hat utopische Forderungen“

13.15 o’clock: Reporter Niklas Golitschek from FOCUS-online is accompanying Farmer Ronald Bredendiek in the tractor and joins the convoy from Ganderkesee near Bremen to Wildeshausen. The Bredendiek family has been running a farm for almost 100 years. However, Bredendiek does not know whether his 14-year-old daughter can have a future in the business given the current policies. “We need clearer approaches.”

The dissatisfaction with politics in general and particularly with the coalition government is clearly evident among the farmers here. Due to high production costs, the family abandoned pig breeding about 15 years ago. Now, the farmer fears for his poultry parent stock farming due to new regulations. “The coalition government has utopian demands,” says Bredendiek.

It is primarily the Ministry of Agriculture, led by Cem Özdemir, that frequently draws negative attention by tightening EU regulations further. “The administrative burden has become enormous,” criticizes Bredendiek the policies of the past two years.

To express his discontent, he now chugs along the country road at 15 km/h and participates in the demonstration in the county town. “I see the politics heading in the wrong direction,” he says. Farmers could achieve a lot. But for new multi-million investments, they need at least ten years of planning security – something the coalition currently does not provide.

Honking Farmers in Front of the State Chancellery

12.56 o’clock: On Monday, farmers also vented their dissatisfaction with the federal government’s austerity plans in front of the state chancellery in Potsdam. They rolled up to the building of the state government, honking loudly with many tractors.

In a protest letter that was to be handed over, it said: “Too much is too much.” The people in Brandenburg are experiencing many civil protest forms from farmers and supporters “of an intensity they have not seen before.” The farmers asked the state government for support to achieve a waiver of the federal government’s cutback plans.

“I assume that this is not the last protest,” said the chairman of the district farmers’ association Teltow-Fläming, Benny Hecht, in front of the state chancellery. On Monday, farmers set off from Beelitz with more than 500 tractors and rolled through the city center of Potsdam, causing traffic disruptions.

“Enough with the honking now”

12.54 o’clock: Unbroken solidarity for the protesting farmers is not unanimous: One user on X has had enough. Instead, he advises the farmers to have a hearty meal at the tavern with their pals: “Dear farmers, enough with the infantile honking now. It’s lunchtime, sit in the pub with your buddies and end the day with pork roast and beer. Bon appétit!”

Protest Participant Hit by Car and Presumably Seriously Injured

12.24 o’clock: A participant in the farmer protests in Lower Saxony was hit by a car and is presumed to be seriously injured. The Oldenburg Police Department announced this on Monday on the platform X, formerly Twitter. The incident occurred near Friesoythe. A spokespersonThe police stated that the participant was allegedly severely injured. They were transported to a hospital by a rescue helicopter. The police could not provide further details at this time. It is still unclear whether the driver intentionally injured the participant while bypassing them or not.

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