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Government raises 923 million euros from emission rights auction

Government raises 923 million euros from emission rights auction

The Dutch government raised approximately 923 million euros last year through the auction of carbon emission rights. These rights must be purchased by large industrial companies to legally emit CO2, with the revenue remaining consistent with recent figures.

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

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