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The fear is justified. Only Ireland remains as a member-state with comparable pension interests. There are two decision procedures in the EU. Qualified majority and unanimity. Financial matters require a qualified majority. The Netherlands and Ireland cannot block unholy initiatives such as the financial transaction tax by themselves. Social matters need unanimity, but Brussels' practice is that isolated diplomats "seek new instructions". With Britain out, the road is open for a simple-minded destruction of the Dutch and Irish pension system by member-states who think differently.

The said, Brexit is unavoidable. The Dutch should construct a new alliance. France looks obvious, but will the twain ever meet?

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