
Billions for heat pumps? Macron, that's touching!
The proud little Elmburgers have the last (and best) laugh!
Dear fellow citizens of Elmburg, this is your ever-popular, unmistakable and, of course, infallible President Ronald Tramp. Listen to what I have to say and dress warmly, it's going to be stormy, I promise!
There's this charming little nation called France. A country known for cheese, wine and now... Heat pumps? Yes, you heard me right! President Macron is now planning to build a million of these things a year. Why so many, you ask? Well, because it's France, where more is always better, except for the baguette - that stays narrow and long!
And then they talk about e-cars. Oh my goodness, yes, yes, the French and their cars, it's a love story like no other. They plan to make e-cars so cheap that even the poorest peasant can afford one - for only 100 euros a month! Imagine that, Elmburger! For the price of a good meal, you can soon drive home in a car in France.
But wait, it gets even better. They plan to set up commuter rail networks in 13 different metropolitan areas. Thirteen! We here in Elmburg have just enough trains to get us all moving at the same time, and they want thirteen different networks? That's optimism in French!
Well, and then there is the matter of gas boilers. France wants to replace them with heat pumps. A million heat pumps are to be produced annually in France and - brace yourselves - 30,000 fitters trained. The fitters will be busy while devouring baguettes and croissants during their breaks!
Sure, the French have a plan, a big, huge plan, full of big numbers and huge ambitions. But we in Elmburg, we know better. We don't need to brag about big numbers. We keep it simple, efficient, environmentally friendly and modest. While they spend their billions, we save our money for the really important things - like a good cup of coffee and a cosy chat with the neighbours.
But let them do it, dear Elmburgers. Let them spend their billions and build their millions of heat pumps. We here in Elmburg, we remain true to our modest but superior way of life. We know what really counts. Quite the opposite of our extravagant neighbours! Stay proud, Elmburgers, stay proud and strong as we ride our bikes together into the bright, cost-effective future!