Lodewijk Asscher

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‘People see multinationals such as Starbucks and Apple using sly legal schemes to avoid taxation, while their local pubs and they themselves contribute dutifully.’ Photograph: Michael Conroy/AP

With the rightwing and populist tide that seemingly holds Europe in its grip, scapegoat politics is gaining the upper hand. I share the passion of my progressive colleagues to provide a strong, social and decent alternative to the politics of division and inequality. Nevertheless, we social democrats have a responsibility when so many dissatisfied Europeans see no other option than to pull the emergency brake. The Netherlands is unfortunately no exception to this.

One of the sources of this dissatisfaction is the lack of control that many people experience when it comes to changes in our daily lives or in our economy.…  Seguir leyendo »