He wanted to get away from it all. The splendid solitude of the tiny North Sea island of Hooge was a momentary refuge from the waves of political tumult buffeting his country. But when Germany’s vice chancellor Robert Habeck returned from his holiday on Thursday, a group of furious farmers prevented his ferry from docking on the mainland. Germany’s 2024 began as 2023 ended: with public confidence in the government at a low ebb.
Dutch farmers at the border are ready to support their German colleagues this week. This is what true solidarity looks like. 🇳🇱🤝🇩🇪 https://t.co/FzZ9DO5ot7
— Eva Vlaardingerbroek (@EvaVlaar) January 7, 2024
