Cabinet has not fallen for now: crisis meeting again on Sunday
The minority cabinet led by Jetten has narrowly avoided collapse following intense internal conflict between the coalition parties VVD, D66, and the CDA. While the parties will continue crisis talks this Sunday, deep-seated distrust persists after the VVD accused its partners of betraying the coalition agreement by forming a separate tax deal with the opposition.
The minority cabinet led by Jetten remains in office for the time being, despite severe internal conflicts that nearly triggered a collapse this week. Tensions reached a boiling point after the VVD accused D66 and the CDA of bypassing them to form a tax deal with opposition parties, which the VVD labeled an act of betrayal. While the VVD has opted not to leave the coalition immediately, the political environment remains extremely volatile due to a profound lack of mutual trust. Leaders are now scheduled to hold crisis talks on Sunday to discuss a potential restart or re-evaluation of their working relationship.
Political analysts note that while the cabinet is technically still alive, the coalition is essentially in a palliative state. Finance Minister Eelco Heinen of the VVD now faces the difficult task of defending a tax plan that contradicts his party's principles. With the parties struggling to bridge their fundamental differences, future cooperation appears fragile, and the prospect of a functional, long-term governing coalition remains highly unlikely.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
