Prima reacție a Guvernului la protestul fermierilor din Piața Victoriei: „A degenerat în regretabile acte de violență”

The Romanian government responded to farmers' protests, stating that the demonstration escalated into violence. The government acknowledged the demands of the Professional Association of Shepherds, which include halting the administrative culling of sheep and reopening exports. Despite previous meetings, no representative associations attended the protest. The government emphasized the right to peaceful protest but condemned the violence. Measures announced include a plan to unblock sheep exports and a commitment to address farmers' concerns regarding pasture rentals and compensation for drought damages. The protest involved thousands of farmers and was marked by clashes with police, who used tear gas to control the situation.