Farmers in the Netherlands staged a protest during the second stage of the Vuelta bicycle race, expressing opposition to the government's nitrogen measures. The protest, which included the display of agricultural vehicles and flags along the race route, was aimed at drawing attention to the Nitrogen Act, which is seen as a threat to agricultural businesses. The farmers also demonstrated against high gas prices by attempting to block a road with a truck displaying the message "Rutte, give me gas". The protest received support from CDA leader and minister Wopke Hoekstra, who has expressed doubts about the need to meet nitrogen reduction targets by 2030, causing political turmoil and prompting the House of Representatives to return to the debate on the issue.