Andrea Papa, one of the spokespersons
of the Riscatto Agricolo (Agricultural Redemption) farmers'
group that is part of the movement that have been staging
tractor protests in many parts of Italy, said Monday that
agricultural associations has been called to fresh talks at the
agriculture ministry.
The Italian tractor-protest movement appeared to split into
pro-government and anti-government camps on Saturday after
Premier Giorgia Meloni promised help during talks with
agricultural associations on Friday.
Some farmers expressed satisfaction at the dialogue and decided
to go home.
Others, including Papa, said the talks had only led to
"promises" and pledged that the protests would continue.
Among the commitments the government made on Friday was to drop
plans to scrap an exemption on income-tax Irpef for farmers.
The administration said it would change the tax break so it is
better targetted to those in need.
Relations with Parliament Minister Luca Ciriani said that the
government will present the promised measures on Monday in the
form of an amendment to the miscellaneous Milleproroghe bill
that is already in parliament
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