In response to the growing economic pressure from China, France and Germany propose that the EU gain additional powers to quickly respond to trade retaliations, while simultaneously emphasizing that sustainable solutions are necessary to make European industry more competitive. #Europa #China #handel (translated)
"Then it is not wise to make deals of this kind." Minister Tom Berendsen (Foreign Affairs) stated that the European NATO allies are precisely trying to increase the economic pressure on the Russians. #Oekraïne #Rusland #Energievoorzieningen (translated)
"Then it is not wise to make deals of this kind." Minister Tom Berendsen (Foreign Affairs) stated that the European NATO allies are actually trying to increase the economic pressure on the Russians. #Zelensky #Poetin #Oekraïne (translated)
The situation in Tunisia is worrying, as the authoritarian government of President Kaïs Saïed has dismantled democratic institutions, leading to a deep economic and social crisis, while the population suffers under repression. #Tunisie #Démocratie #DroitsDeLHomme (translated)
The decline in fertility in Belgium, where in 2025 the average number of children per woman was 1.4, indicates a growing unrealizability of parenthood due to economic and social factors, despite the increased acceptance of childlessness. #Fécondité #Parenté #PolitiquePublique (translated)
Roy, who described himself as a politically right-leaning former member of the VVD, wrote that he no longer knew who to vote for. He excluded a populist party on the right and even mentioned considering PRO, although that didn't make economic sense and wasn't logical for him personally. According to him, the party members were at least honest and human. Roy wrote that he had previously found Jesse Klaver weak and unconvincing, but that he now made a different impression: Klaver was, in his opinion, substantively strong and seemed to be developing leadership qualities. Roy also stated that Mark Rutte had called for people to look out for one another upon his departure, while the VVD under Dilan Yesilgöz did the opposite according to him. Yesilgöz, according to Roy, had ruined much for her party, although he found her good on Defense and previously on Justice and Security. According to Roy, PRO was precisely a party that paid attention to others. As an example, he mentioned the Self-Podcast by Sander Schimmelpenninck and Jaap Reesema featuring Lisa Westerveld. He claimed Westerveld dedicated herself day and night to underprivileged Dutch citizens. In the podcast, he also heard how demotivating work in the House of Representatives could be: requested debates from Westerveld sometimes did not make it to the agenda, while the right-wing majority preferred to debate asylum again. When a topic made the news, politicians were, in his opinion, always at the front. Roy wrote that the world would be a better place with more people like Westerveld. #politiek #VVD #Nederland (translated)
The Belgian royal family visits Kazakhstan for the first time, a strategic partner on the borders of Russia, to strengthen cooperation in economic and academic fields, while the country emphasizes its neutrality in a complex geopolitical environment. #Kazakhstan #Belgique #Diplomatie (translated)
Harvard historian Jill Lepore argues that the merging of the American state apparatus with large AI companies undermines democracy and has roots in profound political and economic changes that began in ancient times but have been accelerated by the rise of technology since the 1980s. #JillLepore #KunstmatigeIntelligentie #Democratie (translated)
Mona Keijzer called it unprecedented that, according to her, a flawed calculation model and stalled legislation threatened to cripple an economic sector that provides essential nutrients. She wrote that this was happening in a world that was becoming increasingly unsafe. #reddeboer #redhetplatteland https://t.co/4h4RGa9NyD #boeren #landbouw #voedselvoorziening (translated)
Geert Noels stated that the richest 20% of the Belgian population paid 65% of wage taxes, compared to 7% by the lower half. According to him, those taxes financed social benefits and transfers that went back to the lower incomes. He wrote that the tax burden on the highest incomes could not rise further and noted that they had little time and organization to take to the streets. #belasting #socialeongelijkheid #economischbeleid (translated)
In his opinion, Frank Kalshoven states that the VVD, once an advocate of sound economic policy, now constitutes an obstacle to the Dutch economy by focusing on protecting established interests instead of those who can promote economic growth. #VVD #NederlandseEconomie #EconomischBeleid (translated)
Maarten van den Berg wrote that the economic position of the EU would change significantly in the near future. According to him, Germany, France, and Italy accounted for 13.8% of the world economy based on purchasing power parity in 1992, compared to 6.9% now. He stated that the share of the G7 would decrease from 47% to 26% by 2031 according to the IMF, and that the BRICS countries had already surpassed the G7 around 2020. Van den Berg wrote that the growth of the BRICS countries mainly came from India. He noted that China remained around 20%, with Russia, Brazil, and South Africa not far behind; he pointed out that these countries did not participate in Paris2030 and the Green Deal. He argued that economic weight was not automatic and had to be earned through growth. #Economie #EU #WereldwijdeGroei (translated)
"You are really favoring one group now. There may be political reasons for that, but it no longer serves an economic purpose," said Sleijpen, who also believes that the Dutch economy could handle a decline in housing prices well. #hypotheekrenteaftrek #OlafSleijpen #DNB (translated)
A balanced wealth tax is economically better, regardless of whether one desires a higher or lower tax burden, according to Marike Stellinga, who advocates for a tax system that encourages working and entrepreneurship instead of clever tax structures. #belastingstelsel #economischeongelijkheid #vermogenbelasting (translated)
China has agreed to a significant restriction on the export of hybrid cars to Europe, which seems to prevent a trade war from escalating between the two economic powerhouses. #EUChina关系 (translated)
In relation to China, it is urgently necessary for Europe to finally leave its role as a useful idiot in global trade and to come up with effective measures to protect its economic interests. #Europe #Chine #Commerce (translated)
In a plea to young people who are demonstrating, there is a call to actively build the future and not just be passive recipients of a system that has been destroyed by violence and disorder, emphasizing the importance of education and understanding economic responsibilities. #Jeunesse #Éducation #Responsabilité (translated)
The N-VA fears a nightmarish scenario in the event of early elections, as the economic situation increases the risk of a government crisis and competition from Vlaams Belang intensifies. #PolitiqueBelge #ElectionsAnticipées #NVABelgique (translated)
The first group of protesters from the FGTB arrived in silence at the South Station around 11:40 for a national demonstration against the socio-economic policy of the federal government, followed by a second group from the CSC. #Manifestation #FGTB #Syndicats (translated)
Forum for Democracy wrote that the tax and benefits system was, according to the party, far too complex and that this explained the implementation problems at the Tax Authorities. The party reported that Biem Yati advocated for a tax-free allowance of €30,000 and a flat tax of 20%, which would largely render benefits unnecessary and make work more rewarding again. https://t.co/jcfzWr516R #belastingstelsel #toeslagen #economischbeleid (translated)
