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Farmers Block A10 On-Ramps Around Berlin in Coordinated Protest

The tractor actions target the EUMercosur trade pact after lawmakers asked the EU court to review the deal.

Overview

  • Police said farmers began demonstrating at several A10 access points this morning, with temporary blockades expected through the day.
  • Authorities approved the registered protests, and Autobahn GmbH warned of significant disruptions between 6:00 and 17:00 with detours advised.
  • Traffic officials flagged likely impacts at ramps including Potsdam Nord, Oberkrämer, Mühlenbeck, Berlin Marzahn and Erkner.
  • Organizers Mario Ortlieb and Thomas Essig called the action in a January 16 video, and participants reported using roughly 40 to 50 vehicles.
  • The protests focus on fears of cheaper Mercosur agricultural imports undercutting domestic producers, following recent moves by the European Parliament to seek an ECJ review of the agreement.