Party for the Animals MEP Anne-Miep Vlasveld notes that farmers above all want clarity. You believe it is unfair that the CDA ‘proves’ that it already has a deadline (that of January 1, 2022).
“By continuing to move the date, the CDA contributes to that lack of clarity. Farmers then don’t know where they stand. If we hadn’t tinkered with that date earlier, the problem would have already been resolved and we wouldn’t have this discussion here.”
Jan Brouwers of 50+ is also going strong. “What perspective do you offer these farmers as a CDA? Undated? What’s your story for the people here?” And Wilma Dirken of the CDA says, “I hear a passionate plea for agriculture. But what about other industries? All those people have to wait until there’s room for nitrogen on a date you don’t want to name?”
