For the record, the 225's fuel system is based on the 1964 rules, and is very very prone to splitting and fire. The number of 332's with the same basic weakness that have burned after crashes is high. I recall a crash in an Arabic country that burned and killed about 10 people, including the Army chief of staff. The weakness of the fuel system is fairly legendary, I think.
Combined with poorer seats, weaker seat belts, this is an example of EC trying to slog off older stuff on its passengers and crews.
Instead of saying that comfort is more important than safety, why don't we ask for both?? Isn't it about time that we require the highest safety for our aircraft, especially if that doesn't cost more performance?