Romanian shepherds and farmers clash with police

On September 15, 2026, around 2,000 Romanian shepherds and farmers protested in Bucharest against the extension of a livestock export ban imposed by the EU due to disease. Violence erupted when some protesters threw objects at police, who responded with tear gas. Twenty-six people were detained, and twenty-four required medical attention, with four hospitalized. Protesters called for the resignation of the president and prime minister, supported by far-right forces.