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Our economy is doing fine and even surprises economists: only one country in Europe is doing better

Our economy is doing fine and even surprises economists: only one country in Europe is doing better

The Dutch economy is performing significantly better than expected, currently ranking as the second-best economy in Europe. This growth has surprised many economists and suggests that public pessimism regarding rising living costs may be misplaced.

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

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