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Dutch news, in your languageMonday, 28 September 2026No. 18,841

Cabinet

This is what the cabinet has planned, but it makes no one truly happy

AD28 September · 19:301 hour ago

To secure parliamentary approval for the budget, the Dutch cabinet has proposed significant changes, including removing social security cuts to appease left-wing parties while introducing a wealth gain tax starting in 2028 to satisfy right-wing interests. However, the plan also lowers the threshold for Box 3 taxation and restricts excessive borrowing from private companies, measures that may increase revenue but disappoint wealthy voters and small savers alike.

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