The Polder Moves into Parliament

Saturday, November 7, 2026

The Jetten cabinet gives opposition parties a greater role in shaping Dutch policy. That could strengthen parliamentary democracy. But can agreements made issue by issue still add up to a budget that both chambers can support?

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A Majority for the Vote, but Not for the Plan?

Friday, November 6, 2026

The Dutch minority cabinet is finding support for parts of its tax plan. But a majority in the Tweede Kamer may not carry the full package through the Senate. Can separate concessions become an agreement parties will defend and implement?

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