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Convoys of farmers protesting agricultural regulations and food imports occupied the EU quarter in Brussels on Monday, blocking roads and lighting fires. Tractors have cut off road access to the European Commission and other European Union buildings, while riot police have built barricades to keep the farmers at bay. Police have also closed two subway stations serving the area and restricted press access. While farmers’ protests are common in Brussels, Monday’s demonstrations are the most extravagant the city has seen since the anti-establishment “yellow jackets” marches in 2018. Farmers say t…

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