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European Commission Cuts Netherlands Growth Outlook Amid Grid, Housing and Nitrogen Constraints

The European Commission expects the Dutch economy to grow by 1.0 percent in 2026 and 1.1 percent in 2027, citing electricity grid congestion, nitrogen permitting restrictions, weak private investment and housing pressures as persistent obstacles to growth.
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