Photos: European Dairy Farmers stage “1000 tractors to Brussel” Protest

Posted Nov 26, 2012

European milk producers dumped milk on the European Parliament during a demonstration in Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called “1000 tractors to Brussels” to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers’ demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers.

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A riot police is seen covered in milk as European milk producers dump milk on the European Parliament during a demonstration in Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called "1000 tractors to Brussels" to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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European milk farmers park their tractors before driving into the European quarter in Brussels, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Farmers drove their tractors into Brussels for a two-day demonstration on Monday to protest against what they believe are unfair milk prices. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
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European milk producers throw a poster of Louis Michel, European Deputy, into the fire in front of the European Parliament during a demonstration in Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called "1000 tractors to Brussels" to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule
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Riot police are soaked as European milk producers dump milk on the European Parliament during a demonstration in Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called "1000 tractors to Brussels" to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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European milk producers dump milk on the European Parliament during a demonstration in Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called "1000 tractors to Brussels" to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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Policemen stand in front of the European Parliament during a demonstration in Brussels November 26, 2012.. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called "1000 tractors to Brussels" to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule
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Policemen stand in front of the European Parliament as milk is sprayed on them during a demonstration in Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called "1000 tractors to Brussels" to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Laurent Dubrule
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European milk producers drive their tractors during a demonstration in central Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called "1000 tractors to Brussels" to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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Milk producers set up a fire during a demonstration outside the European Parliament in Brussels November 26, 2012. Thousands of dairy farmers from all over Europe took part in the protest called " 1000 tractors to Brussels' to urge politicians to take efficient legislative measures for the milk market and to listen to farmers' demands for cost-covering prices and fair remuneration, according to the organisers. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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Dairy farmers stage a protest to denounce EU agricultural policies at the Place du Luxembourg, near the European Parliament, in Brussels, on November 26, 2012. Farmers demonstrated today with their tractors and fake cows to protest against falling milk prices caused by overproduction in Europe. JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images
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Dairy farmers stage a protest against EU agricultural policies at the Place du Luxembourg, near the European Parliament, in Brussels, on November 26, 2012. Farmers demonstrated today with their tractors and fake cows at the European Parliament in Brussels to protest against falling milk prices caused by overproduction in Europe. AFP PHOTO / on November 26, 2012. JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images
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A dairy farmer stands on a tractor as he projects milk onto the European Parliament during a protest by dairy farmers against European Union agricultural policies, in Brussels, on November 26, 2012. Farmers demonstrated at the European Parliament in Brussels today with tractors and fake cows calling on political leaders to act on falling milk prices caused by overproduction in Europe. JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images
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Police officers covered in milk stand guard as dairy farmers project milk onto them and the European Parliament building during a protest by dairy farmers against European Union agricultural policies, in Brussels, on November 26, 2012. Farmers demonstrated at the European Parliament in Brussels today with tractors and fake cows calling on political leaders to act on falling milk prices caused by overproduction in Europe. JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images
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A police officer uses a shield to protect himself from milk being projected by dairy farmers, during a protest by dairy farmers against European Union agricultural policies, in Brussels, on November 26, 2012. Farmers demonstrated at the European Parliament in Brussels today with tractors and fake cows calling on political leaders to act on falling milk prices caused by overproduction in Europe. JOHN THYS/AFP/Getty Images
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Police officers are sprayed with milk by European milk farmers during a demonstration outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Farmers drove their tractors into the European Quarter of Brussels on Monday for a two-day demonstration to protest against what they believe are unfair milk prices. (AP Photo / Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
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Police officers, left, are sprayed with milk by European milk farmers during a demonstration outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Farmers drove their tractors into the European Quarter of Brussels on Monday for a two-day demonstration to protest against what they believe are unfair milk prices. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
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Police officers, left, are sprayed with milk by European milk farmers during a demonstration outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Farmers drove their tractors into the European Quarter of Brussels on Monday for a two-day demonstration to protest against what they believe are unfair milk prices. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)