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A wrong number, a reprimanded minister and too little coffee: how the Prinsjesdag deal failed

A wrong number, a reprimanded minister and too little coffee: how the Prinsjesdag deal failed

The Dutch minority cabinet attempted to secure opposition support for the Prinsjesdag budget but ultimately failed. This report details three critical errors that led to the collapse of the negotiations.

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