As of: April 10, 2024 12:09 p.m According to a survey, two thirds of German companies operating in China feel that they are being treated unfairly there. The Chamber of Foreign Trade is therefore calling for support during Chancellor Scholz’s visit to the People’s Republic. A large majority of German companies see themselves at a … Read more
Antwerp and Ghent are the big consumers of municipal subsidies. Of the 5.1 billion euros that flowed to local authorities in 2022, they received a third, according to an analysis made by the newspaper De Tijd based on figures from Flemish MP Brecht Warnez (CD&V). The two major cities receive as many subsidies as 244 … Read more
The post-pandemic era is characterized by the withering away of all perverted forms generated during the dark times of covid. Finally, prohibitions and restrictions that violate inalienable rights, strange, unreasonable financial decisions on green loans and all the “fashionable” trends of the last three years are disappearing into oblivion. This is especially true for the … Read more
As of: January 11, 2024 5:56 p.m Day four of the farmers’ protests against the government’s agricultural policy: Thousands of farmers were also out and about with tractors in northern Germany on Thursday. There were rallies in Hanover and Hamburg, and motorway entrances were blocked in MV. With their protests, the farmers want to draw … Read more
“We won’t accept this,” shouts farmers’ president Joachim Rukwied at a rally in Berlin. Thousands of farmers mobilized against the federal government on Monday to protest against the planned abolition of tax breaks. An end to regulations on agricultural diesel and vehicle tax exemption is “a declaration of war” – and this is being accepted. … Read more
Extinction Rebellion will demonstrate on Saturday in protest against fossil subsidies. But without fossil subsidies, the prices of products such as gas, airline tickets or flowers can rise. That is why our statement today is: ‘Government must stop fossil subsidies, regardless of price increases’. Cast your vote and join the discussion. Receive a notification when … Read more
“The Minister of Agriculture is responsible for the quality of food, but not for the prices on the market. However, I cannot remain indifferent to this topic, especially when there are anomalies. That is why a staff was formed in the Council of Ministers, of which I am the vice-chairman”. This is what the acting … Read more
January 4 Taiwan Executive Yuan Su Chung-chang (equivalent to the prime minister) announced on the 4th that it plans to provide all Taiwanese residents with a cash payment equivalent to about US $200. This picture was taken in Keelung, Taiwan April 2022. REUTERS/I-Hwa Cheng TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan plans to provide all Taiwanese residents with … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called on European Union leaders meeting at a summit in Brussels to move ‘faster’ and ‘stronger’ in their response to a huge US subsidy plan, known as the ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ “. “We must have an answer to maintain fair competition and defend major projects, especially green technologies and … Read more
This new technical assistance activity followed directly from the SPS Committee meeting of 8-11 November, in which participants were invited to attend. The activity gave participants the opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes experience of the SPS committee and to speak with the key stakeholders of the committee. Participants also exchanged national experiences and created a … Read more