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Karremans on scrapping traffic plans: It hurts, but we have a huge problem

Minister Vincent Karremans has announced that new infrastructure projects will be cancelled to address a multi-billion euro deficit. The government is prioritizing the urgent maintenance of aging bridges and locks as the Dutch transport network faces significant operational strain.

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Why Yesilgöz is not panicking now that the VVD is taking a hit

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