Cleaning staff in the Netherlands have continued their strikes for a second day, with actions scheduled to last until Friday. So far, the strikes have had minimal impact on operations at Schiphol airport, public transport, and various educational institutions.
The price of gasoline in the Netherlands has risen significantly, reaching an average of 2.722 euros per liter on Tuesday. This figure is nearly identical to the record high of 2.724 euros set earlier last week.
The Dutch flower industry faces a potential tax increase as leaked plans suggest raising the VAT on cut flowers from 9 to 21 percent. Florist Joachime Hutten expressed disappointment regarding the proposal, emphasizing the universal appeal of flowers.
India has secured a new trade agreement allowing it to export up to 1.64 million tons of steel annually to Europe under more favorable conditions. Despite this increase in trade volume, Indian steel imports will still be subject to the European carbon tax.
Gasoline prices in Germany have reached a record high, with the average cost of Euro95 reaching 2.30 euros per liter last Sunday. Despite the price increase, refueling across the border remains cheaper for people living in the Netherlands compared to domestic prices.
The trade union FNV is demanding a 5.5 percent wage increase and a one-time payment of 80 euros in the upcoming collective labor agreement negotiations. Furthermore, the union is prioritizing efforts to close the wage gap, abolish youth wages, and secure better reimbursement for rising travel expenses.
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