The Dutch cabinet has decided to withdraw a proposal aimed at limiting pesticide use beyond agriculture, originally supported by the Party for the Animals. State Secretary Chris Jansen cited legal and implementation risks as reasons for this decision. The move sparked outrage from the Party for the Animals, while coalition partners like the VVD praised the withdrawal as wise. The proposal aimed for significant reductions in pesticide use by 2025 and 2030, but concerns over agricultural coping mechanisms have led to uncertainty in the agricultural sector.