Tax plan likely to fail without support from VVD

The VVD's opposition to the Tax Plan, contingent on the acceptance of an amendment by Pro and Volt, raises doubts about its passage. The SP and the Party for the Animals also oppose the plan, while right-wing parties are expected to follow suit. Although ChristenUnie and 50Plus may support it, this would still leave the coalition short of a majority. If rejected, the Tax Authority will continue to collect taxes under current rules, leading to a projected loss of 9 billion euros in revenue over the coming years. Additionally, plans to lower excise duties for small breweries will not proceed, and fuel taxes will rise more quickly than intended. The failure of the Tax Plan poses a significant political challenge for the coalition government.