Dutch event industry to benefit from extra €3.7bn aid

The additional support comes as prime minister Mark Rutte extends the country's partial lockdown, keeping many businesses shuttered

Prime minister Mark Rutte has prolonged the country's partial lockdown into the festive period
Prime minister Mark Rutte has prolonged the country's partial lockdown into the festive period © government.nl

The Dutch government has added an additional €3.7 billion euros to its financial aid for businesses that have been affected by the country’s prolonged partial lockdown.

The latest lifeline comes on top of the €33.7 bn in support the government earlier pledged to protect businesses and jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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The government says that businesses with the biggest percentage drop in turnover — such as the event and catering industries — will receive more financial support in the first quarter of 2021.

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