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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to hold talks with representatives of the farming community in light of the farmers’ protests against the planned reduction of diesel tax breaks. Scholz plans to meet the Brandenburg state farmers’ leader this Thursday on the fringes of an event in Cottbus, government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit announced in Berlin on Wednesday. The chancellor wants to explain the government’s position once again, he said, adding: “But the position is clear.” On Tuesday, Scholz also spoke with Farmers’ Association President Joachim Rukwied on the fringes of President Frank-Wal…

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