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Dutch Economy Remains Stuck in Low-Growth Environment, Statistics Agency Says

New data from the Central Bureau of Statistics shows most Dutch business-cycle indicators remain below historical averages, with investment constrained by nitrogen-related regulations and electricity grid congestion despite relatively low unemployment.
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