- Dutch Minister of Finance Eelco Heinen will defend the removal of the reduced VAT rate on certain cultural and sports activities
- The decision was made to close a financial gap, despite lack of strong support from coalition parties
- Opposition proposed alternatives to the plan, but Heinen is not considering them at the moment
- Heinen emphasizes the need for financial plans to be balanced and supported by all coalition parties
- Heinen is open to discussing alternative plans with opposition financial specialists in the future, but insists on financial sustainability.
Source: taxlive.nl
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