PM Meloni's coalition hailed the project as an economic boost, while critics worry about its impact and cost, which comes in at over €13 billion. If completed, the bridge would be the world's longest suspension bridge.
It’s what Rutte negotiated with Trump: yes spending goes up to 5%, but 1.5% is for infrastructure the military could use, and the rest is for defense spending.
I love the NATO spending angle on this.
Promise to spend more on military. Build bridge. Call the bridge military. Success.
It’s what Rutte negotiated with Trump: yes spending goes up to 5%, but 1.5% is for infrastructure the military could use, and the rest is for defense spending.