{
  "id": 19850705,
  "title": "Regierung in der Krise: Koalition in Niederlanden vorerst gerettet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/regierung-in-der-krise-koalition-in-niederlanden-vorerst-gerettet",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-13T19:03:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/regierung-in-der-krise-koalition-in-niederlanden-vorerst-gerettet/100269753.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The Dutch government has largely avoided a crisis following more than seven hours of emergency talks, with the minority coalition of left-liberal Prime Minister Rob Jetten agreeing to attempt a reboot. However, the future of their collaboration remains unclear. The discussions are set to continue over the weekend. Jetten described the situation as \"difficult,\" mentioning \"tough relationships\" and emphasizing the need for improvement in terms of content, politics, and personal connections. The coalition is composed of the left-liberal D66, the right-liberal VVD, and the Christian-democratic CDA. Previously, VVD party officials had declared the coalition \"no longer exists\" in its current form. Jetten negotiated with the party leaders of his coalition partners and emphasized the pursuit of a fresh start. Representatives from his D66 and Christian-democratic parties also expressed a desire to prevent a split. Tensions arose within the three-party alliance over a tax reform and the introduction of a \"millionaire's tax.\" The right-liberal VVD threatened to withdraw from the coalition, fearing a breach after the parliament, with the support of the other two coalition partners, passed the reform on Thursday evening. The government has only been in power for nearly nine months and has lacked a majority in both chambers of parliament. The D66 and CDA had previously agreed with the progressive opposition party Pro on the introduction of a special tax for very wealthy inhabitants. For the VVD, this was a violation of the coalition agreement. For years, the three-party alliance has been dominated by a direction dispute. The VVD aims to achieve majorities with radical-right parties and strictly opposes cooperation with the progressive Pro party. The other two partners, D66 and CDA, seek to reach compromises with Pro. A new majority government after a coalition split is unlikely, as the parliament is fragmented with 17 factions, and radical and extreme-right parties hold nearly a third of the mandates. Early elections are largely rejected by most parties, who fear another period of prolonged stagnation. In just five years, three governments have fallen prematurely.",
  "summary": "Ein Streit um Steuerreform und Millionärsteuer brachte die niederländische Regierung von Ministerpräsident Jetten ins Wanken. Doch ein Bruch wird verhindert - vorerst.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}