Dutch Finance Minister Heinen: Government won't let citizens struggle if grocery prices rise 10%
Soft in all the wrong places. Take with a strong tea.
Summary
Dutch Finance Minister Heinen (VVD) states that the government will not let citizens 'fall through the ice' if grocery prices rise by 10% next year. He acknowledges the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is lasting longer than hoped, but cannot yet announce specific measures to protect purchasing power. Heinen emphasizes that people should not be left to fend for themselves during this economic pressure.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledmensen mogen 'nooit door het ijs zakken'
de sluiting van de straat van Hormuz duurt 'langer dan we zouden willen'
Het kabinet wil niet dat mensen 'door het ijs zakken' als de boodschappen volgend jaar daadwerkelijk 10 procent duurder worden
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