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In the forthcoming negotiations on new cuts is the mortgage interest deduction is no longer a breakpoint for Geert Wilders. He said that just in the Hague against RTL Z. ' everything is negotiable ', so let the PVV-leader know. I naturally wish to see something in return, ' Wilders in return must agree to [...] Read Whole Post-> Business News BlogRead Full Story

The CDA, the VVD and PVV take from 5 March tolerance partner at least three weeks to agree on 10 billion euros of additional cuts. Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CBS) that cuts absolutely necessary were known Wednesday seem to be for the governing parties CDA and VVD. The CBS figures presented in Netherlands [...] Read Whole Post-> Business News BlogRead Full Story

At the end of January, European heads of state gathered for a European Council meeting to discuss the latest draft of the new fiscal compact, the treaty initiated by Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy at the previous summit in December 2011. With the exception of the UK, all member states have voiced their support of the fledgling agreement. As negotiations continue however, criticism of the new treaty (or inter-governmental  agreement, as it more correctly termed) has poured in from all...Read Full Story

NUREMBERG, Germany — Food products classified as organic in the European Union or the United States can be sold as such in either region after a deal struck on Wednesday between the two major trading blocs. The agreement, signed in the southern city of Nuremberg between top officials from both sides, seeks to boost trade in the fast-growing organic food industry, valued at more than $50 billion (38 billion euros) combined. “This partnership marks an important step, taking EU-US...Read Full Story

Geert Wilders Angry at German ‘Right-wing Populist’ Label Last week, rabid Islamophobe Diane West  railed  against the The Daily Beast for taking “a swipe” at her fellow anti-Muslim bigot, Dutch far right wing opportunist, Geert Wilders. The article that inspired her rant asked,  “Can’t Someone Tell Geert Wilders to Stop His Anti-Muslim Diatribes Before Somebody Gets Hurt?”  Wilders is a master at capitalizing on real fears and conjuring false ones—and then dodging responsibility if...Read Full Story

Prime Minister Mark Rutte experiences on an ever more painful way that Geert Wilders is especially good for Geert Wilders. And perhaps (fanciful) for his (white) Jewish-Christian fellow man. Whenever something in the world, Geert Wilders has the premier ungentle hurls itself shortly afterwards to answer for. Chances are then of course quickly critics, as opposition [...] Read Whole Post-> Business News BlogRead Full Story

Still my favorite picture of Geert Wilders Last week, rabid Islamophobe Diane West railed against the The Daily Beast for taking “a swipe” at her fellow anti-Muslim bigot, Dutch far right wing opportunist, Geert Wilders. The article that inspired her rant asked, “Can’t Someone Tell Geert Wilders to Stop His Anti-Muslim Diatribes Before Somebody Gets Hurt?”  Wilders is a master at capitalizing on real fears and conjuring false ones—and then dodging responsibility if people’s lives are...Read Full Story

Dutch government moves step closer to banning veil The Dutch Cabinet moved a step closer Friday to banning the burqa, making good on an election promise that is largely symbolic but has broad public support. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Verhagen said the Cabinet agreed on plans to ban the head-to-toe Islamic gown along with other forms of face-covering clothing including ski masks. The legislation must still be approved by both houses of the Dutch Parliament, a process that could take...Read Full Story

There were more than 100 ‘incidents’ at mosques in the Netherlands between 2005 and 2010, far more than in other countries. ( H ey, what are we doing wrong?) The incidents are detailed in a new Dutch book about Islamophobia and discrimination. Those responsible for the trouble mostly go unpunished and Muslims often file no criminal reports. (That’s because groups like CAIR do all the filing for them) In the 1990s, the Netherlands was known for being extremely tolerant of foreign religions...Read Full Story

Euro crisis hangs over latest EU summit Chancellor Merkel (left) wants the EU to nail down a binding eurozone budget pact The eurozone crisis will dominate an EU summit on Monday, with an emphasis on growth and “smart” budget discipline. The EU has more than 23 million unemployed people and there are fears that wide-ranging budget cuts will harm enterprise and training. Cuts need to be “smart” – well-targeted – to allow room for future growth, the European Commission says. Most...Read Full Story