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Setback in leaked budget plans: small dip in purchasing power expected

Setback in leaked budget plans: small dip in purchasing power expected

Leaked documents regarding the upcoming Prinsjesdag budget indicate that the average citizen in the Netherlands will experience a slight decline in purchasing power. Despite the government's efforts to implement a recovery package, these measures will not be enough to prevent a net loss in disposable income for most households.

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