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European Commission Praises Dutch Competitiveness but Warns of Infrastructure Constraints

The European Commission said the Netherlands remains among the world's most competitive economies while cautioning that electricity grid congestion, nitrogen permitting delays, and high energy costs continue to weigh on future investment.
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