The Europe Bridge connecting Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany and Slubice in Poland along the river Oder is devoid of traffic as demonstrators blocked access to the bridge, on February 26, 2024, in sympahty with Polish farmers blocking the A12 autoroute near the German border. Polish farmers blocked the A12 motorway near Slubice, on the border with Germany in western Poland on Sunday bringing cross border traffic to a halt. Initially the farmers had been planning a 25-day blockade but reduced it following talks with local representatives, businesses and transporters who are hopeful that the road wll reopne later on Monday. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)