For those who are less than familiar with the intricacies of Dutch agriculture, the current wave of farmers’ protests (see DutchNews.nl: “Up to 40,000 farmers demonstrate against farm closures”, June 2022) will surely be puzzling. After all, Dutch farming is said to be among the most modernized sectors in the world and is presented, at least in hegemonic discourse, as an example for many other countries. At the same time Dutch farmers, especially the larger ones, who are now out on the streets, are probably among the most cosseted on the planet: receiving mind-boggling subsidies from the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy.
Economics
France 24: Norway government intervenes, ending oil and gas strike
Norway’s government said Tuesday it was referring a dispute between oil and gas workers and employers to an independent board, after an industry group warned strikes could cut Norway’s gas exports by more than half. […]
Economics
forexlive: Germany July flash manufacturing PMI 38.8 vs 41.0 expected
This is why the German government is currently enforcing austerity, just ot make sure that the nation is at the bottom of the table. Long live ordo-liberalism. And this is while German companies are not […]
Corruption
DW: Germany sets winter gas levy amid warnings of its impact
While windfall profits of energy companies are being vehemently defended by the German government, including the Greens, those that are making losses are being subsidised. Welcome to the EU as Germany wants it. Read Here
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