Dutch police apprehended seven individuals, while two officers sustained minor injuries during clashes with angry farmers protesting the government’s environmental plans. The demonstration, held in The Hague, drew several hundred farmers and their supporters, falling short of the anticipated 10,000 participants predicted by the Farmers Defence League.

The protests are a response to proposed measures that aim to reduce livestock numbers and potentially close farms to meet emissions targets. Similar demonstrations in the past have garnered international attention and gained support from figures like former US President Donald Trump.

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