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For the First Time in 107 Years, Parliament Can Reject a Budget, with Potential Major Political Consequences

NRC·26 September · 22:00·23 hours ago

Prime Minister Rob Jetten is negotiating with opposition parties regarding the national budget, as support for the minority cabinet’s plans remains uncertain. This situation revives the historical precedent of 1919, when the House of Representatives rejected the navy budget, leading to Minister Hendrik Bijleveld’s resignation. Although the full national budget cannot be rejected, individual ministerial budgets can be voted down, a power that has not been used since 1920 due to stronger ties between the government and parliament through coalition agreements.

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