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das Vabanquespiel (-e)
   dangerous/risky game

Die Konzerne wollen Milliarden investieren - und die Sahara mit Solarkollektoren pflastern. Die Technologie ist erprobt. Dennoch ist das Projekt Desertec ein Vabanquespiel mit vielen Unbekannten.
The companies want to invest billions — and cover the Sahara with solar collectors. The technology is tested. However, the Desertec project is a risky game with many unknowns.

Related Words:
Vabanque or va banque spielen to put everything at risk/stake

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