Federal Council allows agricultural diesel subsidies to be dismantled. Despite weeks of farmers' protests, the Federal Council approved the removal of subsidies for agricultural diesel.
The federal government is now promising farmers other relief. In addition, the so-called tariff smoothing is to be reintroduced for six years. This means that yield losses due to extreme weather, for example, can be compensated for. It is now essential to provide relief for agriculture to at least the same extent, farmers' association says. The issue will continue to play a role at least until the 2025 federal election.