Moratorium

Moratorium

11 February 2026

Then you read in the newspaper: “Construction: shortage of skilled workers; the greatest lack is electricians, plumbers, and carpenters.” A little further on: “Exemption granted due to acute taxi shortage.” And again, reports expressing concern about the state of education.

These are just three news items, but together they paint a clear picture. Anyone willing to do a bit of analysis will recognize what has been evident for some time: we cannot cope with the growth of tourism and the construction activity that comes with it. The carrying capacity of our society is being stretched.

That is precisely why a moratorium should at least be seriously examined. Not as a dogma, but as a policy option. As a moment to pause, to assess what is feasible and what is not.

But Jan says it will not happen.

Miguel Goede