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Make or break: Cabinet has no deal, now it is up to the House of Representatives regarding the tax plan

The Dutch minority government faces a critical test in the Tweede Kamer as it attempts to pass a tax plan without a prior deal with opposition parties. The outcome of the upcoming vote is seen as a major challenge to the stability of the current cabinet, as factions on both the left and right present conflicting demands.

The Dutch government faces a critical test as it prepares to defend its tax plan in the Tweede Kamer without a prior agreement with opposition parties. With no deal secured, the coalition must now scramble to win support during parliamentary debates, as failure could threaten the stability of the entire minority government. The stakes are particularly high since a tax plan has never been rejected in the history of the parliament.

Opposition factions remain deeply divided over their demands. Left-wing parties like PRO and Volt are pushing for higher taxes on wealth, while right-wing parties such as JA21, BBB, and SGP are demanding significant concessions on asylum and environmental policies. Meanwhile, internal coalition tensions have emerged, with the CDA suggesting potential changes to tax exemptions for wealthy individuals that the VVD currently refuses to accept. With a final vote scheduled for next Thursday, the outcome will serve as a definitive litmus test for the coalition's ability to govern.

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