Greek Farmers Intensify Protests Over Delayed Payments and Policy Issues
In Greece, farmers are escalating nationwide protests due to delayed agricultural payments and policy grievances. The protests have led to roadblocks and confrontations, raising concerns about public order and economic stability. At least 40 agricultural blockades have been established, with tensions particularly high in Crete, where violent incidents have occurred. The unrest is driven by payment delays from Greece's payment authority, OPEKEPE, which excluded approximately 140,000 producers from advance subsidy payments due to satellite mapping issues. Additionally, 13,451 livestock farmers have not received payments due to insufficient declared grazing land. The Agriculture Ministry is considering a 'mild technical solution' involving the redistribution of grazing land, but this could lead to further claims from other regions. 
