The second amendment relates to the solvency rate of the grid companies which has been raised from 30 percent to 50 percent. The economic affairs minister is not obliged to implement parliament's amendments.
Dutch restrictions on foreign power takeovers -FD
Foreign energy firms that have not split off their grids will not be allowed to take over Dutch power concerns under the terms of an amendment passed by MPs on Wednesday, reports the Financieele Dagblad.