- BBB criticizes the coalition’s plan to raise VAT on ornamental horticulture from 9% to 21%, calling it the “tulip tax.”
- Party leader Caroline van der Plas warns of major economic losses, job cuts, and higher flower prices.
- The coalition expects to generate 328 million euros annually with the higher VAT.
- Van der Plas also criticizes investments in offshore wind energy, citing environmental and practical concerns.
- BBB’s support may be crucial for the coalition in the Senate, where they hold twelve seats.
Source: taxlive.nl
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