New Subsidies Quiet Latvian Farmers' Fears--For Now
New Subsidies Quiet Latvian Farmers' Fears--For Now
Author(s): Zane BandereSubject(s): Politics
Published by: Transitions Online
Keywords: Latvia; farmers; protest; government; agricultural; Agriculture Minister Martins Roze; Farmer’s Federation chairman Modris Jansons; EU
Summary/Abstract: Latvian farmers have called off a public protest after the government agreed to a compromise agricultural support package. The 24 February agreement came just a day before farmers said they would block two border crossings.
Journal: Transitions Online
- Issue Year: 2003
- Issue No: 03/04
- Page Range: On Line
- Page Count: 1
- Language: English
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