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Total chaos: VVD threatens to vote against own cabinet's entire tax plan due to millionaire's tax

The VVD has threatened to vote against the government's entire tax plan if a controversial millionaire's tax is maintained. Party leader Ruben Brekelmans argues the tax will damage the economy and states the VVD was blindsided by a deal made between coalition partners and opposition parties.

The VVD has threatened to vote against the government's entire tax plan if a proposed millionaire's tax remains included. Parliamentary leader Ruben Brekelmans argued that the measure is unnecessary, as the original tax proposal already held sufficient support from other parliamentary groups. He emphasized that the VVD was blindsided by the new deal, which was brokered by coalition partners CDA and D66 with the opposition parties PRO and Volt to secure a majority in the Senate.

Brekelmans stated that the millionaire's tax would severely damage the national economy by discouraging investments and hindering entrepreneurs. He maintained that the VVD remains committed to supporting business owners, arguing that the new agreement contradicts the original coalition accord. This move places the party in direct opposition to its own cabinet and coalition partners, signaling a significant escalation of political tensions within the Dutch government.

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