Cabinet fails to secure tax deal with opposition parties
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The government will head to the Second Chamber on Wednesday for a tax debate without a guaranteed majority. After days of negotiation, the coalition failed to strike a deal with seven opposition parties; JA21, BBB, and the SGP asked for more than the cabinet could give on nitrogen and asylum, while Volt and Pro declared an agreement impossible. The plan now proceeds to the floor indicating potential challenges for the government's legislative agenda.
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