Within an infinitely long timeline, yes. Transitions take time and few are willing to take the immediate financial (and thus political hit) to do so.

One example is pharmaceutical companies, which represent a significant portion of goods produced in Europe. There is no market similar to the US where prices and consumption are both significantly high, so I would argue they would simply take a significant hit.

Economics is rarely done in long term thought because political cycles rely on economic performance. It’s stupid, but here we are…

Don’t forget oil and gas. Europe has pretty much been living of US gas the last 3 years. lazy link

Not to defend the decision, but I wonder if the prosecution couldn’t use any sort of “treason” charge, as the act is not against the Dutch people directly?

Thanks! I would agree with your summary largely

One key thing to add from the article:

In February Case took over as the chair of the government-funded “Team Barrow”, which is described as a “partnership between the government, Westmorland and Furness council, and BAE Systems” to support the local economy, which is heavily dependent on BAE’s nuclear submarine shipyard.

I would argue that the comments can be taken lightly and not as an “unofficial” government position, given the above point and that the comments were made at a BAE systems funded event.

Can someone explain the role of this person’s titles of civil service and cabinet secretary, and how it might influence their knowledge of the situation? Because this sounds like planned warmongering and defence lobbying without more context.

Yeah the requirements are for USB-C power delivery for devices capable of charging @ (if I remember correctly) > 15W.

The requirement was placed in the radio equipment directive of the EU so unlikely they will amend it to add requirements for USB-C cabled data transmission.

While I think your comment is over simplifying the issue, there is strangely little mention that people’s animosity toward Musk are responsible for the downturn. Tesla used to be almost the only premium EV available, now there are significant numbers of competitors.

Additionally, there are too many people with similar views to him in Europe to consider it purely a revolt against him