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In 2022, 19.7% of the EU population at risk of poverty were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day. Highest % in Bulgaria (44.6%) and Romania (43%) (ec.europa.eu)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

While true, many people enjoy eating meat, and when forced to significantly downgrade their lifestyle, feel resentful towards the system. We don’t need televisions and iPads, but when an economy doesn’t permit people to buy and own these, people can feel resentful.