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The Dutch Parliament debated drug policy, including the purpose of the cannabis trial. Tijs van den Brink questioned whether the trial still served its original intended purpose and said that residents faced considerable nuisance from a cannabis-growing facility.
Tax, Benefits & Cost of Living
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The minority cabinet’s revised proposal for box 3, which would tax actual gains on wealth when assets such as shares or property are sold, appears to have a majority in the House of Representatives. Coalition parties D66, VVD and CDA are prepared to support it, while JA21, SGP and BBB have also indicated support. The vote is scheduled for Thursday, and support in the Senate remains uncertain. The proposal has drawn criticism over its rapid handling, implementation and financing. Reports put the estimated revenue shortfall compared with the earlier plan at €22 billion through 2040, with a potential gap of up to €17.6 billion after 2031. The House postponed a final decision until it can question Finance Minister Eelco Heinen, who was absent from the debate in Brussels. The Council of State, tax authorities and banks have raised concerns about the accelerated timetable.