- Opposition parties failed to find an alternative to reverse the VAT increases announced by the government for sports, media, and culture
- The coalition blocked these alternatives, allowing the VAT increase to proceed for sports facilities, books, theater performances, concerts, and museums
- D66 MP Hans Vijlbrief was disappointed by the lack of support for alternatives to prevent the VAT increase from going into effect in 2026
- The coalition parties were criticized for being afraid to take action and for not considering alternative solutions
- Despite opposition in the Senate, responsible Secretary of State Folkert Idsinga is ignoring calls to treat the VAT increase separately, risking the entire tax plan being rejected
- The Senate will vote on the plans later this month, with a slim hope remaining for the VAT increase to be overturned
Source: rtl.nl
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