And for the record, Antoine, France did not vote for it. This passed by a qualified majority (15 out of the 27) and it formed part of the packaging directive (I can write volumes on that alone). The fact that most Mediterranean countries approved it only underlines the will of the elite producers in those countries. Because in every country you get an elite, the serving minions and the underclass.

The proposal has now been shelved by the Commission, no thanks to idiots like you. And I use the term ‘idiot’ intently, Antoine. When you say ‘Greece voted for it” what usually happens is that the Greek minions at COREPER (who work hand in hand with the Commission technocrats) would have ‘approved’ the WHOLE package with nearly no sane person in Greece knowing what it really contains.

There has been a war of attrition on small farmers and small producers, and it concerns more than control over food sources… but where do you start with an idiot who lives in a box and calls himself Profs?

And what would their job be? Hugging those who have just lost their job?

Kev, countries which are in favour of the ban include Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal. All of them are olive oil producers.

In fact, ALL olive oil producing countries in the EU (except Malta?) voted unanimously in favour. That should tell you something but you won’t listen of course. Logic is not your speciality after all.

Tony has been eating too many “pushjaturi” by the looks of him.

All new MEPs are required to make an inane statement.

Back on the booze, Kevvy?