Tanks vs. tractors? Can the EU keep providing a political shield to farmers? MEPs debate in The Ring

According to Euronews, European farmers are facing political pressure on multiple fronts: budget negotiations, Ukraine's push for EU membership, and soaring fertilizer costs. Brussels has long used farm subsidies as a political tool to maintain rural support. But the European Union is now shifting its focus toward defense spending and global trade. Members of Parliament are debating whether the EU can continue protecting farmers while managing these competing priorities. The question: can Brussels afford both its traditional allies and its new security concerns?

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