Flying pigs tax

In another move to promote the popularity of the EU amongst its citizens, EU ministers are now considering an aviation tax either on fuel or passengers to reduce world poverty. Why the EU believes there is any link between European aviation and world poverty is beyond me.

If EU Ministers are serious about reducing world poverty, they could make a good start by lowering EU tariffs to developing countries. It could also promote the use of condoms and the importance of basic hygiene such as using soap in the third world.