Macht und Krise der Bauern
Summary
This episode explores the history of German farmer protests, tracing their evolution from the 1525 Peasants' War to modern tractor demonstrations. Experts discuss how shifting economic pressures, mechanization, and political representation shaped the agricultural sector's influence. The narrative covers the impact of National Socialism, the divergence between East and West Germany, and the role of EU subsidies. It concludes by analyzing how contemporary farmers use social media and large machinery to exert significant political pressure on government decisions.
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