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 
#1 by David Heller on May 21st, 2009 - 5:32 pm
Belgium on Sunday is like Britain in the sleepy 70s. Closed. Brits could not take it today, they are now programmed to shop, spend money and consume; take those away and what is left?
#2 by Wojtek T. on May 21st, 2009 - 9:47 pm
It`s just awsome!
Its good idea to cut electricity bills now you can spend 30 euro extra cash on your shoes. Happy ppl = Less problems for gov.
#3 by robert on May 26th, 2009 - 7:19 pm
30 zloty za buty, to nie lepiej ukrasc…taniej
#4 by frasi on June 2nd, 2009 - 6:51 am
this is great news, to bad that the reduction is only in Belgium
#5 by john chapman on June 5th, 2009 - 11:29 am
* If you haven’t noticed: the above is a summary of how the economy functions in Belgium
* Maybe you would be happier in Poland