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Netherlands Unveils 50-Point Plan to Accelerate Housebuilding

The Dutch cabinet has introduced a 50-point housing and infrastructure plan aimed at speeding up residential construction through regulatory changes and targeted municipal support as the national housing shortage persists.
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