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Crisis engulfs Dutch government ahead of crucial tax vote
POLITICO.eu • • world
Key Points:
- The Netherlands’ minority coalition government is under significant strain after D66 and CDA parties struck a deal with opposition parties PRO and Volt to shift about €1 billion in tax from wealth to income, sidelining coalition partner VVD.
- VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz condemned the agreement as “bad for the Netherlands” and contrary to the coalition agreement, threatening to reconsider cooperation if D66 and CDA proceed with the deal.
- D66 and CDA remain firm on their agreement with opposition parties, refusing to renegotiate, increasing tensions within the fragile coalition that holds only 66 of 150 seats in the House of Representatives.
- Prime Minister Rob Jetten of D66 is expected to attend the parliamentary debate and vote on the tax plan, missing a European Political Community meeting in Dublin, highlighting the domestic political focus amid coalition instability.
