Farmers in Romania are preparing for a large-scale protest on January 5, dissatisfied with the austerity measures adopted by the government led by Ilie Bolojan. They believe that the fiscal policies are "unrealistic" and do not reflect the specifics of agriculture, a sector vulnerable to natural conditions and long production cycles. Romanian agriculture is at a critical point, with many farms facing bankruptcy and forced executions due to high production costs and low prices. Farmers are calling for urgent measures, such as the elimination of the "pillar tax", tax exemptions, and the establishment of a bank for agriculture. They also emphasize the delays in subsidy payments and the lack of liquidity, which affect the agricultural campaign. The protest aims to force the government to treat agriculture as a strategic field, essential for Romania's food security.
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