Greek Government Offers Concessions Amid Farmer Blockades
The Greek government has announced fiscal concessions to farmers blockading highways and borders over high costs and aid delays. This comes as EU ministers negotiate a Mercosur trade deal that could impact Greek agriculture.
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The Greek government has announced a series of fiscal and regulatory concessions aimed at appeasing farmers who have been blockading highways and border crossings since late 2025. These blockades, driven by protests over high production costs and delays in farm aid payments, have significantly disrupted regional trade, prompting a formal complaint from Bulgaria 
BG. In response, Greece 
GRhas introduced measures including cheaper agricultural diesel, 160 million euros in additional aid, and amended rules to allow full compensation for future crop and livestock damage. The Prime Minister's office, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis kyriakos mitsotakis, hopes these measures will alleviate the immediate grievances of the farming sector.
BG. In response, Greece GRhas introduced measures including cheaper agricultural diesel, 160 million euros in additional aid, and amended rules to allow full compensation for future crop and livestock damage. The Prime Minister's office, led by Kyriakos Mitsotakis kyriakos mitsotakis, hopes these measures will alleviate the immediate grievances of the farming sector.
