Top of minority cabinet meets as right-wing parties ramp up pressure

The Dutch government is seeking support for its tax plan and budget for next year, engaging with both left and right opposition parties. Two main routes are possible: aligning with left parties PRO and Volt or right parties JA21, BBB, and SGP. The right bloc is pushing for stricter asylum policies and changes to nitrogen plans, while the left demands significant tax adjustments favoring the wealthy. Internal tensions within the ruling VVD party have emerged following a deal with PRO. If no agreement is reached, the tax plan may fail in parliament, leading to financial issues for the government.