Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) has defended farmers. Hundreds of people, including farmers, had previously demonstrated loudly in front of the event hall in Biberach.
According to the police, there was also aggressive behavior and several police officers were injured. The Greens then canceled the event due to security concerns. The reason for the protests is the federal government's planned reduction in agricultural subsidies. Criticism of the demonstrators' methods came from Green Party leader Lena Schwelling.