Minister Van Essen (D66) puts the brakes on rapid nitrogen relaxation: ‘I see a lot of bumps on the road’

The Jetten minority cabinet made progress on the far-reaching nitrogen package during a confidential Catshuis session. According to insiders, the consultation went smoothly, although a real breakthrough has not been achieved and ‘the devil is still in the tail’. The choices are still open in crucial areas, sources outline. Moreover, Van Essen is not yet keen on raising the very strict nitrogen limit.

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