UK, Ireland /
Poles in Ireland, are they second class citizens? [90]
Holland pays considerably more contributions than Britain to the EU, it's a proven fact. We for one together with Germany and Sweden pay the most money to the EU and get the least back.
Please clarify that with facts rather than imagination.
In 2006 contributions to the EU were:
Netherlands- 5 552 933 781 euros
UK- 13 739 900 046 euros
These figures also take into account the special considerations given to the United Kingdom to reduce its contribution through a rebate.
Your major industries? You're referring to that out-of-date old crap that once was? Or to Selafield, which basically just pollutes another country's sea? Hm, on Industries you are beaten by Germany, on financial matters you are beaten by Holland
I wasnt aware that Amsterdam had usurped London as the worlds financial centre. When did that happen?
[Ä„quote=MareGaea] By the way, Holland is the biggest exporter of Diary-products in Europe and farout the biggest exporter/producer of flowers. [/quote]
I believe you also make those little plastic bits that go on the end of shoelaces. Dont forget that.
Holland invented the CD :)
Lighter than magazines.
Your empire got big because you just stole Dutch territories
Like candy from a baby. Empires steal territory, its what they do. You had a go at it but didnt cut the mustard.
Except for a handful of bands (Beatles, etc) you guys have done nothing decent since 1945.
Clutching at straws now arent you. Define an area in which Britain HASNT contributed massively.