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LIVE Coalition crisis | Will the VVD leave the cabinet this afternoon? Jetten to speak with Yesilgöz first

The Dutch coalition government faces a potential crisis following the House of Representatives' approval of a new tax plan, which includes a millionaire's tax. Prime Minister Rob Jetten is holding urgent talks with VVD and CDA leadership to determine if the VVD ministers will remain in the cabinet.

The Dutch government is currently facing a potential coalition crisis following the passage of a new tax plan that includes a tax on millionaires. Prime Minister Rob Jetten is scheduled to hold emergency talks with Deputy Prime Ministers Dilan Yesilgöz and Bart van den Brink to discuss the situation and attempt to stabilize the cabinet. The uncertainty follows an announcement from the VVD that they are deliberating their future participation in the government after the House of Representatives voted in favor of the controversial tax package.

Political tensions remain high as the cabinet prepares for a scheduled ministerial meeting. While Prime Minister Jetten expressed a desire to reconcile the coalition, there is significant speculation regarding whether the VVD ministers will choose to remain in the cabinet. The situation remains fluid as the government navigates the fallout from the legislative vote, which has left the stability of the current governing coalition in serious doubt.

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