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Heinen has enough ways out of the box 3 swamp, but they all hurt

Finance Minister Eelco Heinen faces a difficult challenge in navigating the ongoing controversy surrounding box 3 taxation. He must find a solution while balancing political pressure from his own party and his personal professional reputation.

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