Defence
Minority Cabinet Faces Tense First Prinsjesdag
On 2026-09-15, the Dutch minority cabinet faces a tense Prinsjesdag, marked by traditional events like the royal procession and the Budget presentation. The cabinet, internally divided over issues such as capital gains tax (box 3) and social security, struggled to finalize the budget, which partially leaked. Opposition parties, including Pro and PVV, criticized the proposed social security cuts and lack of decisive choices. While some plans, like €1.5 billion for purchasing power and defense investments, have broad support, funding remains disputed. Political debates are expected to intensify in the coming days.
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