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‘Quarrel? Not at all!’: this duo must keep the cabinet afloat

‘Quarrel? Not at all!’: this duo must keep the cabinet afloat

Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Finance Minister Eelco Heinen are facing scrutiny regarding the strength of their professional partnership within the current Dutch cabinet. As the two ministers engage in critical negotiations with opposition parties, their ability to work effectively as a cohesive tandem is being tested.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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