Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland protested against the European Union's agricultural policy on Friday. In Poland, farmers drove tractors across the country to slow traffic and block major roads.

In Spain, farmers staged similar actions on their fourth consecutive day of protests. Demonstrations are expected to continue in the coming weeks, with a major demonstration being organized in the capital on February 21, media reports say.. According to police, 20 people were arrested during this week's demonstrations, according to police.