Günther Felßner says wife was ‘in fear of life and limb’ after animal rights group climbed shed and set off flares
The conservative pick for German agriculture minister has withdrawn his candidacy after animal rights activists stormed his farm, prompting cross-party condemnation.
Günther Felßner, a farming lobbyist who had won the backing of the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU), said his wife was “in fear of life and limb” when activists climbed on to the cattle shed she was in to hang a banner and light smoke-emitting flares on Monday.
About Author
More Stories
Nvidia’s CEO makes surprise visit to Beijing after US restricts chip sales to China
Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers
US unveils new port fees on Beijing-linked vessels to ‘reverse Chinese dominance’