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Holiday park residents allowed to stay, government introduces new rules

Holiday park residents allowed to stay, government introduces new rules

The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement with municipalities to allow permanent residents of holiday parks to remain in their homes. Additionally, the government is developing new regulations to facilitate the transition of these holiday parks into residential areas.

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