Finance
Deal with Opposition Seems Closer: Government Aims to Satisfy Left and Right by Cutting Cuts and Proposing Box 3 Changes
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Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen plans to present a potential deal with opposition parties to the House of Representatives, aiming to secure a majority for the minority coalition's 2027 budget. Sources indicate the government is willing to fully scrap cuts to the social safety net and accelerate a shift to a capital gains tax in box 3. These moves are intended to satisfy both left-wing unions and right-wing opposition parties like VVD and JA21. While Premier Rob Jetten and Heinen have held talks with Volt and Pro, who support the coalition, other parties remain cautious. The compromise involves removing 3.5 billion euros from planned cuts, though the funding source for an additional 3 billion euros remains undefined, with options including future planning or delays in childcare subsidies.
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