When the Opposition Helps Write the Budget

Monday, October 19, 2026

The Dutch minority cabinet is letting opposition parties shape its 2027 budget. Social security talks show movement, while box 3 exposes divisions. Can changing majorities in Parliament produce a coherent agreement that both chambers and voters can trust?

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Governing Without a Majority

Friday, September 25, 2026

The Netherlands’ 2027 budget has become more than a fiscal plan. Governing Without a Majority follows how a minority government seeks parliamentary support through negotiation, concession and institutional compromise — and asks whether enough separate agreements can still produce a coherent national budget.

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