I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Reality Attack Something remarkable has happened in Brussels. A remarkable outbreak of reality has descended on politicians in the European Parliament. The European Parliament’s environment committee has realized that not all is well. The great strides that this committee has been responsible for any advancing environmental policy and regulation has not led to the … Read more
I have just been sent a priceless gem. Labour has always had its fair share of Roman Catholic voters. A lot of that is down to the Irish vote and Labour’s support of a United Ireland. But, it was nice to see that John Cruddas MP and the former Pope are together on many … Read more
Taking on the Tax Havens Via Environmental Law I just read a good piece in the Economist about Tax Havens. In Belgium I am paying around 50% income tax. I don’t like. It is not like I am rich. It is also a bit grating that Belgium’s indolent upper class have written themselves a tax … Read more
You know change is happening when Belgium backs reform. Lessons from the Economics Department of University of Pyongyang Belgium is not only the home of the EU. It is, as its residents know, one of the most heavily taxed countries in the world. It has the hits its middle class harder and earlier than any country … Read more