Minority government faces collapse over tax plan
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The minority government is reaching the limit of its flexibility. Prime Minister Rob Jetten's cabinet faces a vote on a tax plan today that may end in its collapse, after its own partners, D66 and CDA, bypassed the coalition to strike a deal with the opposition parties Pro and Volt. The VVD party has responded by openly questioning the government's survival.
The VVD leader, Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius, argues that this side-deal jeopardizes national stability. The debate scheduled for this morning will determine if a compromise can be found, with the future of the cabinet hanging by a thread.
Outside the Binnenhof, the mood is equally strained. Mortgage rates are rising, housing prices are falling, and Parliament is facing criticism for failing to address a rapid increase in homelessness. For many homeowners, the primary concern is the rising cost of monthly mortgage payments.