The Dutch cabinet has decided to reallocate hundreds of millions of euros originally earmarked for drought-mitigation measures. These funds will instead be redirected toward the maintenance of national infrastructure, specifically bridges.
This decision follows a period of severe drought in the Netherlands just two months ago, which resulted in billions of euros in damages. The move marks a shift in fiscal priorities away from climate-related water management despite the recent impact of dry weather conditions.
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