Three sacred cows that must die so Europe can live

David Heinemeier Hansson · 16 Jul 2026

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Their wordsNo single issue has cost Europe more than mass immigration when you add up the political, social, and economic consequences

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Mass migration is harmful to Europe

Their wordsNo single issue has cost Europe more than mass immigration when you add up the political, social, and economic consequences
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Climate austerity is unnecessary for Europe

Their wordsJust 6% of global emissions originate there. So even if the nirvana of net zero could be achieved, it would change nothing, yet cost the continent everything
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Europe needs to embrace success and entrepreneurship

Their wordsEurope needs to shamelessly copy this aspect of the American ethos

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