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Opposition critical of energy package, divided on additional plans

Opposition critical of energy package, divided on additional plans

Dutch opposition parties have expressed criticism towards the government's energy price compensation package. However, there is no consensus among these parties regarding which additional measures should be introduced.

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

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