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How Jetten is cobbling his budget together with spit and duct tape

Prime Minister Rob Jetten is facing difficulties preparing the national budget ahead of Prinsjesdag, leading to claims of a political crisis from the opposition. Meanwhile, Mona Keijzer has announced the formation of a new political party in the Netherlands.

As politicians prepare for Prinsjesdag, the political landscape in the Netherlands is shifting with the emergence of a new party led by veteran politician Mona Keijzer. Meanwhile, the cabinet led by Rob Jetten is facing significant challenges in finalizing its upcoming budget. While the Prime Minister is hesitant to label the current situation as a full-blown crisis, members of the opposition are increasingly vocal in their concerns regarding the government's stability and fiscal planning.

The complexities surrounding these budget negotiations and the broader political climate are currently being analyzed by reporters Tobias den Hartog and Elodie Verweij. In a recent episode of the Politiek Dichtbij podcast, hosted by Thomas Brouwer, the team examines these developments in depth. This discussion highlights the mounting pressure on the cabinet as they navigate these initial governance hurdles ahead of the traditional budget presentation.

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