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?

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.