LIVE Tension in coalition | CDA and D66 reach a deal, VVD nowhere to be found: is a cabinet crisis looming?
Tensions have flared within the Dutch coalition as CDA and D66 reached a tax deal with left-wing opposition parties, excluding the VVD. The uncertainty surrounding the VVD's response has triggered rumors of a potential cabinet crisis, prompting Prime Minister Rob Jetten to cancel a planned trip to an EU meeting.
A potential cabinet crisis is brewing in the Netherlands after coalition parties CDA and D66 struck a deal with opposition parties PRO and Volt regarding a new tax plan. The agreement, which includes the introduction of a millionaire tax, was reached by seeking support from the political left. This development has sidelined the VVD, which has remained silent on the agreement despite the measures conflicting with its core economic principles, such as opposition to taxing wealth and gifts. The situation has led to significant uncertainty regarding the stability of the current coalition government.
In response to the escalating political tension, Prime Minister Rob Jetten has cancelled his attendance at an upcoming EU meeting in Dublin to remain in The Hague. Opposition leaders have expressed differing views on the deal, with some celebrating the breakthrough while others suggest that the VVD's exclusion could lead to the collapse of the cabinet. A parliamentary debate on the tax plan is scheduled to resume to address these developments.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
