Yes, the recent electoral performance of the Farmer-Citizen Movement, led by Caroline van der Plas, does illustrate the need for nuance and balance in public policy. It certainly would neither be surprising nor unconscionable if the BBB party (to use its Dutch initials) allies with the far-right to block new nitrogen emission regulations.

Ha, ha, good one Marc :-) In terms of its place on the world map, Britain is a European country. You know what they say, you can change your political trajectory; you can change the arc of history but you can't change geography!

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