Spring 2020 Issue
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I read with great interest your article about AMC Natural Drinks and its success story. As a Spanish citizen, resident in the countryside, it is encouraging to see a “good news” story at a time when we hear that rural areas are emptying, and farmers are protesting as the supermarkets force them to sell their produce at unsustainable margins. In Spain, we are blessed with a wonderful climate and fertile soil; it makes me proud that a company here in the south is producing quality products in such an innovative and sustainable way. JESÚS CASTRO BAEZA (Linares, Spain)
While I understand Ursula von der Leyen’s need to put her best-foot forward for a stronger Europe, I wonder how she envisages advances when the EU is about to lose a €9bn contribution from the UK. The Eurozone is forecast to grow by a meagre 1.2 percent — before factoring-in the effects of coronavirus. I have always been a cautious supporter of the European project and believe that it has brought many benefits. However, is it not fair that we should expect a modicum of realpolitik from Frau President? AMANDEEP SANDHU (Birmingham, UK)
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