I was surprised by the prices in Germany because there's a common perception

that Europe is an expensive place with high consumption. However, it turns out that

the prices are quite similar to those in Taiwan, and in some cases, even cheaper. This

was truly unexpected. Another surprising aspect was Germany's plastic bottle

recycling system, which I find commendable. Not only do people get money back, but

it also contributes to environmental protection. I hope Taiwan can adopt a similar

system. Lastly, I was amazed that cashiers in Germany have chairs to sit on. In

Taiwan, cashiers typically don't have chairs to sit on, regardless of the supermarket. I

find this considerate and thoughtful.

The reason policy improvement is needed is that current policies emphasize the

quantity of harvest, providing more subsidies to farmers with large agricultural areas,

resulting in increased yields. Conversely, farmers with smaller plots of land cannot

access these subsidies, making it challenging for them to survive. In an effort to

reduce costs and maximize profits, these farmers often resort to purchasing

genetically modified or pesticide-treated seeds from a limited number of influential

agrochemical companies. This practice leads to a significant decline in biodiversity.

Many farmers resorting to chemical fertilizers to ensure the growth of profitable

crops, contributing to environmental destruction issues.

 I believe the policy indeed needs improvement. It shouldn't only emphasize the

quantity of harvest. In today's world, there is a growing emphasis on organic

practices, and we should encourage environmentally friendly farmers. If policies

remain unchanged, it might lead to increasing land destruction. However, this is not

something that can be changed immediately. We should exert our efforts to promote

change, even if it's just sharing with friends around us. This way, more people can

become aware of the issue and work towards policy changes.