In supermarkets across Europe food prices tick upwards almost every week. The war in Ukraine adds more pain to already sharply rising energy bills. Inflation instantly wipes out the gains of those lucky enough to receive a pay rise.
As public anger rises over the cost-of-living crisis, and governments try to offset the damage, senior European officials say something different. They say that the Continent must accept that the two necessities of life — food and fuel — have been far too cheap for a generation, and national leaders must be prepared to risk a political backlash and tell voters the truth.
Diederik Samsom, who is Chief of Staff for Frans Timmermans, the Commission’s Executive Vice-President responsible for energy policy, made the remarks during a recent meeting of Brussels policymakers
He said national leaders must be prepared to risk a political backlash and tell voters the truth.
The Times reports: This spring’s inflation figures for the eurozone are bleak: annual inflation is at more than 7%, and a 44% increase in energy costs is also driving up food prices. A double whammy of the invasion of Ukraine, leading to the phasing out of Russian fossil fuel imports, and Europe’s transition to carbon-free energy have hastened the huge price increases.
Higher energy costs, including a sixfold increase in the cost of gas as an agricultural input, have driven food prices even higher. And the war in Ukraine has disrupted markets in key agricultural commodities, such as wheat and cooking oil, causing knock-on effects all the way along supply chains.
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”THE PEOPLE DON’T NEED TO ACCEPT SHIT. WHAT THEY DOING TO THE PEOPLE IS WRONG AND THEY ALL NEED TO BE PUNISHED FOR THEY’RE CRIMES. COMMENT DOWN BELOW
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