Yeşilgöz threatens to bring down the government if there is no change of course
Jetten says his cabinet can continue, but Yeşilgöz calls it a failed experiment. The VVD demands a change of direction, otherwise the cabinet will fall.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten said on Friday evening that his minority government can continue. But just a few minutes later, VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz issued a stern warning. According to her, the minority government in its current form is a failed experiment. If there are no major changes, the VVD still threatens to leave the coalition.
Yeşilgöz believes that a change of direction is needed, both in terms of substance and politics. According to her, entrepreneurs should be compensated for the consequences of the new tax plan. The VVD also wants the coalition to seek support from left-wing opposition parties less often.
The tensions arose after D66 and CDA, together with Pro and Volt, got an amended tax plan through the House of Representatives. The VVD voted against its own coalition's proposal.
On Friday evening, Jetten emphasized that the talks have not yet been concluded. The three parties must agree on how they wish to continue working together and whether there is still sufficient mutual trust.
The talks will continue this weekend. This has prevented the immediate collapse of the government, but the future of the government remains uncertain.