PRI: Public Radio International

Recession means new reality for Netherlands, stalwart economy of euro zone

Tue, 01 May 2012 07:56:00 -0500

The Netherlands is one of the richest and strongest economies in the euro zone. But, in recent months, the country has dipped back into recession as it tries to shave nearly $20 billion from its budget. It's forced some people living on the margins to seek assistance.

Aka

Sun, 06 May 2012 02:50:10 -0500

Foodbanks are not at all a good reference to judge a coutry's economy. The fact that the number of people asking to get access to foodbanks is growing is more related to the increased media attention. If more people see how to obtain free on charge food, more people will join. We have seen people drinving with expensive cars to foodbanks here.

Aka,
The Netherlands