The Dutch Government has issued a release providing an overview of the package of measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and inflation. --- Package of measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and inflation The government is introducing new supplementary measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and persistent inflation on low- and middle-income earners. Inflation may rise substantially this year, possibly reaching 5.2%. This is due mainly to higher energy prices. Purchasing power is expected to fall by 2.7% on average. The government is therefore raising the one-off energy allowance (energietoeslag) for...