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The government reset nitrogen policy in 2025-2026, but implementation drew renewed backlash
Key takeaways
- Nitrogen rulings still determine whether farms, housing, and infrastructure projects can get permits near Dutch Natura 2000 areas.
- Courts and monitoring bodies say the current policy path is not enough, forcing harder choices on livestock emissions, buyouts, and land use.
- The dispute remains politically volatile because farmer anger can still shift elections and resurface around compulsory purchase or manure rules.
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