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Dutch Government Unveils 50-Point Plan to Accelerate Housing Construction

The Dutch housing ministry introduced a 50-point infrastructure and zoning plan aimed at removing local bottlenecks and speeding up residential construction as the country struggles with a persistent shortage of affordable homes.
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