Poland in the EU

The Belgian government has found a way to get the economy moving. It just arrived in my mailbox.

It came in the electricity bill from Electrabel. Usually I pay around 40 euro, but this time the bill was 7 euro. I looked closer. As it turns out, I got a 30 euro reduction. "This allocation comes from the federal government as part of the plan for economic reinvigoration", said the small print.

I am moved. A gift! And one I didn't even ask for! As a good citizen, I am going to run now and spend the 30 euro. It should buy me a shoe.

Oh no, I just remembered: it's a holiday here today. My favourite shopping centre is probably closed*.

* If you haven't noticed: the above is a summary of how the economy functions in Belgium :-)