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No further explanation from Sjoerdsma on 'shadow deal'

No further explanation from Sjoerdsma on 'shadow deal'

Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has informed the Dutch House of Representatives that he will not provide further details regarding an alleged 'shadow deal' between the D66 and VVD parties. The agreement reportedly concerns a legislative proposal to criminalize the glorification of terrorism.

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