PostNL cuts 200 to 300 jobs | EU mediates in Balkan conflict | And three years after the first corona case

Exactly three years ago, the “Bruins note” stated that the first corona case was detected in the Netherlands. It was the start of a turbulent period for the country, but now it really seems to be over. Since last week you don’t even have to stay home with corona anymore. Delicious. Finished with that.

Can the EU mediate in the heated dispute between Serbia and Kosovo? The countries’ leaders are meeting in Brussels today with EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell. Unfortunately, Serbia still does not recognize Kosovo as an independent country, but considers it a renegade province. This problem must be solved, as Serbia is a candidate for EU membership.

Fewer parcels and mail in the fourth quarter: profit down sharply for PostNL. During the months of October to December, PostNL delivered more than 5% less parcels and we sent more than 8% less mail. Sales fell 6% in the fourth quarter and profits fell. PostNL drastically cuts costs and cuts 200-300 full-time jobs.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a UK-EU agreement on Northern Ireland. Sunak spoke three times a week with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Conservative MPs were told to be in the House of Commons on Monday.

This piece was the most shared this weekend: KLM is in fact flouting all the agreements concluded with the Dutch government in exchange for state aid. There is no other way, the airline says.

We think you should also read this: The consumption of crickets and mealworms is very common in Asia and Africa. The Dutch don’t want it yet. Yet you may soon have powdered insects in your food. The European Commission is increasingly declaring insect products safe for consumption. Last month, approval was granted for defatted cricket powder, which can be used in soups, breads and sauces.

And this, you may have missed this weekend: In the UK, the vegetable shelves are empty. It won’t happen so fast with us, experts think. It makes a huge difference that we’re not living on a moose outside the EU and we’re still in the EU.

This could happen to the coffee machine:

Have a nice day!

ps The hatred of women like Minister Kaag is pure misogyny, writes columnist and lawyer Zahra Boufadiss. It has nothing to do with how it works.