Budget

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.

The government says it has completed next year’s budget, but securing support in parliament remains a major challenge. While ministers continue talks with opposition parties, several have already questioned whether an agreement is close.

Budget talks between the cabinet and the PRO party have stalled, raising concerns over whether the government can secure a majority for its upcoming financial plans. PRO leader Jesse Klaver warned that time is running out and criticised the cabinet's approach as risky. The outcome leaves the government facing difficult choices ahead of the parliamentary season.

The cabinet has begun talks with opposition parties to secure support for next year’s budget, but major disagreements remain. PRO leader Jesse Klaver says there has been no progress on his demand to drop social security cuts, while the coalition races to meet a key budget deadline.