Economy
To understand box 3, one must know more about politics than taxes
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The current intense political struggle focuses on taxes rather than asylum or nitrogen issues, specifically debating whether those with wealth or workers should contribute more. Disagreements over box 3 have pushed the cabinet to the brink of crisis. Financial editor Marko de Haan and economics editor Egbert Kalse provide an in-depth look at the politics behind taxation to explain what box 3 is and why coalition parties cannot reach an agreement.
Ozetta summarises; the reporting is the newsroom's