Table top democracy

Originally posted on Papenvest's Blog:
You’ve got to love Belgium’s local election campaigns. Far from being conducted over the barrel of a gun, they’re just, well, conducted over barrels full of beer! Candidates can be frequently seen setting out their  ‘refreshments’ and manifestos outside Brussels’ many cafés. Being a frequenter of many a Belgian café myself,…

Thousands march in London over cost of living crisis

Demonstration organised by TUC calls on government to make ‘better deal’ for people struggling to cope with soaring inflation

Next week in Belgium probably one of chaos

Because the wage freeze unions are restricted from negotiating wage rises at a time when inflation is rocketing and people feel too much pressure at work. In the world of travel provisions, the week of June the 20th is the beginning of strikes.