Douglas Busvine
banner
busvine.bsky.social
Douglas Busvine
@busvine.bsky.social
Road-worn hack now editing Trade & Competition at POLITICO Europe — dbusvine@politico.eu
Still, CAP spending has declined over the years as a share of the total — most recently due to the splurge in Covid-era spending.

With the big reveal of the Commission’s long-term budget proposal next week, will there be more cuts? Watch this space.
July 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
And most direct payments are “decoupled” from production (aka farmers being paid not to farm).
July 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Surprise! French farmers get the most money.
July 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Feels like the black line might turn higher quite soon …
June 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Hey Maria I did see a Dodge Ram Truck while I was out walking the dog in Berlin, Europe.

It fits on the street (just) but not on my camera. 🛻
March 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
February 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM