Protesting farmers in Brussels tried to break into the Euroquarter. Police had to use water cannons and tear gas.
Earlier it was reported that protesters blocked the European Parliament building with tractors. In France, law enforcement officers detained 79 protesting farmers who attempted to seize the Rangis food market near Paris. The farmers were arrested after trying to break through the police barriers and take over the food market. The protesters were later released without charge, according to reports. The incident took place in the area of Luxembourg Square in Brussels.