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European Commission Sees Dutch Growth Held Back by Grid Congestion and Nitrogen Rules

The European Commission expects the Dutch economy to grow by 1.0 percent this year, supported mainly by public spending. Investment continues to be constrained by electricity grid congestion and environmental permitting delays linked to nitrogen emissions, limiting private sector expansion.
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