The coalition lives on, crisis talks to continue tomorrow at the Catshuis
The Dutch coalition government of D66, VVD, and CDA is currently engaged in intensive crisis talks following a major disagreement over tax policy. While the coalition has not yet collapsed, mutual trust is severely damaged as the parties attempt to negotiate a political reset.
The governing coalition of D66, VVD, and CDA remains intact for now despite deep internal divisions, with leaders continuing crisis talks at the Catshuis in The Hague on Monday. Negotiations took place throughout the weekend at De Zwaluwenberg estate in Hilversum, where parties described the discussions as intensive but noted that the situation remains fragile. The coalition is struggling to recover after a dispute over tax policy escalated into a broader crisis of confidence among the governing partners.
Tensions reached a boiling point after the VVD felt bypassed by a deal the other coalition partners struck with leftist opposition parties to pass tax legislation. VVD leader Dilan Yesilgöz has since labeled the current minority cabinet a failed experiment and is pushing for a political shift toward the right. While Prime Minister Rob Jetten of D66 and CDA representatives are working toward a reset of their collaboration, the lack of a parliamentary majority and the deep-seated mistrust among the parties make a successful continuation uncertain.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
