over the years in online discussions when a European country wrongs us I usually see a North Italian trying to defend the European country.

Most of the time that self reflection is good, but sometimes we really need to be outraged at that other country. It’s not like they argue amongst themselves, I am certain the Dutch public largely agrees with their government and hopes Italy will collapse in a quiet and contained manner. Any concern for Italy’s well-being is I think primarily based on concerns for the wider European economy.

Repatriating companies that have relocated to Netherlands and Luxembourg back to their countries of origin, along with taxable revenue streams, would do more to fix the European economy than any fiscal stimulus....at least before the epidemic now I am not so sure.