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Critics slam short-term economic thinking over long-term safety
Original: @ bassjobsen Olie op het vuur voor de korte termijn economische belangen. Zoiets als weigeren om de dijken te verhogen o
A Dutch commentator has accused policymakers of fanning the flames for short-term economic interests, comparing it to refusing to raise dikes because it is too expensive and instead forcing everyone to keep a rubber boat at home. The remark, tagged with EU references, calls the approach scandalous and reflects broader frustration that immediate costs are being prioritised over essential long-term protection and climate measures.
Why now: Ongoing EU political debate over whether short-term economic costs are being weighed against long-term climate and safety investments.
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- @ bassjobsen Olie op het vuur voor de korte termijn economische belangen. Zoiets als weigeren om de dijken te verhogen omdat het zo duur is en iedereen verplichten een rubberbootje in huis te hebben. Schandalig. # EU 🤪🔨 · Herman@mastodon.world · 2
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