The Netherlands will be required to adopt stricter spending limits as the European Union takes a more assertive approach to fiscal discipline.
The Dutch government's medium-term financial plan exceeded the recommended spending trajectory set by the European Commission in June.
Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that the previously suggested trajectory will now be obligatory for the Netherlands, representing a significant departure from the country's reputation for financial discipline.
The EU's intervention highlights its commitment to maintaining fiscal stability within its member states.