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Housing for status holders remains a thorny issue in Castricum. Will it haunt the new coalition?

Housing for status holders remains a thorny issue in Castricum. Will it haunt the new coalition?

The housing of status holders remains a contentious issue in Castricum, having previously caused the collapse of the local government coalition. The recent resignation of a key spokesperson for status holders suggests that the topic will continue to challenge the formation of a new coalition.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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