Economy

The Dutch government will reduce its planned increase to childcare subsidies next year, generating a one-off saving of 350 million euros. The decision will help fund concessions to opposition parties, including social security protections and household purchasing power support. Despite the temporary cut, ministers still plan to make childcare almost entirely free by 2029.

The Dutch cabinet has dropped several controversial social security cuts and postponed others as part of a budget deal aimed at attracting opposition support. The package includes more spending on purchasing power, healthcare and fuel tax relief, but questions remain over how some of the measures will be funded.

The Dutch ruling coalition has finally reached an agreement on the national budget after days of intense negotiations. However, without opposition support, the government still lacks a majority in parliament to pass the proposals. Official details will remain undisclosed until Prinsjesdag.

Eindhoven is upgrading green, future‑proof infrastructure around BIC North. Major road and cycling infrastructure upgrades near Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) North, part of Eindhoven’s long‑term sustainable mobility plan will close the Erica for a weekend and reroute cyclists for several years.

Coalition negotiations over next year’s budget remain deadlocked, forcing another delay to key cabinet discussions. Disagreements over social security cuts and the Box 3 tax system continue to hold up a deal, while tensions inside the coalition are rising.

Coalition leaders are continuing negotiations on next year’s budget, with social security and the Box 3 wealth tax still unresolved. A crucial decision on whether to seek support from PRO or right-wing opposition parties could shape the government’s policy agenda and its prospects in the Senate.

Dutch coalition parties are working against a tight deadline to finalise the national budget ahead of Prinsjesdag. Talks will resume on Friday after negotiations stalled on Thursday evening. The government must submit its final plans to the Council of State by September 1.

Six European Union nations are calling for substantial reductions to the upcoming long-term EU budget of nearly two trillion euros. Led by countries often referred to as the thrifty group, the coalition argues that funds should be redirected towards priorities like defence rather than increasing institutional staff.