Klaas Knot, President of the Dutch Central Bank, is advocating for a halt in greenhouse horticulture. He argues that this is an economic activity where the benefits do not outweigh the costs. He made this statement a few days ago in an episode of Buitenhof.
In the episode, he expressed his concerns about the Dutch economy to the parties currently in power. Knot also calls for not turning our backs on Europe and for greater control of government expenditure.
The discussion about migrant workers starts at minute 14:30. From minute 18, he speaks about the greenhouse horticulture sector, as well as about the distribution centers.
Knot’s critical stance has been quickly addressed by the greenhouse horticulture industry, and a discussion is naturally also ongoing on social media.
I think I will start housing asylum seekers in my greenhouse. That might gain approval from Klaas Knot.
Klaas Knot advocates for a halt in greenhouse horticulture and meat processing industry: ‘Benefits do not outweigh costs’ https://t.co/HKp71fXoTm
— Rob van den Ende (@Robdeschepper) January 28, 2024