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LIVE Cabinet crisis | Blow to VVD: Parliament to approve tax plan, including millionaire tax

The Dutch House of Representatives has narrowly passed a new tax plan including a millionaire's tax, thanks to last-minute support from opposition parties. This development has severely strained the coalition government, with the VVD party now facing internal pressure after their demands were ignored.

The Dutch House of Representatives has approved a new tax plan, including a controversial millionaire's tax, despite significant opposition from the VVD party. The legislation passed after the Partij voor de Dieren (PvdD) and Denk decided at the last minute to support the proposal, providing a slim majority. This development has deepened the political crisis within the ruling coalition, as the VVD had previously threatened to reject the entire tax plan if the millionaire's tax amendment was included.

Prime Minister Jetten acknowledged the cabinet's precarious situation, calling for a serious reset and a fresh start for the coalition partners D66, VVD, and CDA. Meanwhile, opposition leader Geert Wilders claimed the coalition is effectively dead, citing the intense internal friction. While the tax plan has cleared the House with opposition support, the VVD's future role in the government remains highly uncertain as they now face a law they strongly opposed.

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