haarlemsdagbladMar 19, 2026, 21:56

D66 critical of Heinen, who mentioned financial setback in interview

The political party D66 has criticized Finance Minister Eelco Heinen for casually mentioning a budget setback of over 1 billion euros regarding disability benefits during a recent interview. During a budget debate in the House of Representatives, MP Stephan Neijenhuis argued that such a significant financial issue should not have been disclosed in that manner.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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