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Cabinet has 'new and attractive offer' for opposition after week of confusion

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has introduced a new budget proposal to gain support from opposition parties for his minority government following a week of political confusion. The government plans to hold urgent talks with multiple parties, including the BBB, to discuss adjustments to taxes, purchasing power, and social security.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has returned from a trip to the UN General Assembly in New York with a new proposal intended to secure opposition support for his minority government's budget. The cabinet, comprised of D66, VVD, and CDA, has reportedly reached a consensus on adjustments regarding purchasing power, business taxes, social security, and wealth taxation. Jetten and Finance Minister Eelco Heinen have cleared their schedules to meet with various opposition parties to discuss these changes, aiming to finalize an agreement after a week characterized by procedural confusion and scheduling errors. The government has now extended invitations to all parties, including the BBB, which had previously been excluded following its support for a motion of no confidence against the cabinet. While opposition representatives have criticized the disorganized nature of the recent communication, the coalition leadership maintains that the silence and recent shifts are part of a productive process to reach a legislative majority. The upcoming discussions will determine whether these concessions are sufficient to pass the budget.

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