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Giorgia Meloni's government, now Italy's longest-serving since WWII, has proposed banning burqas and niqabs in schools and capping foreign student numbers, with compulsory Italian lessons for parents. The measures, announced ahead of the 2027 election, face a 60-day parliamentary vote.

The Dutch government's 2027 budget cuts €400 million from its own operations while boosting consultant spending to €283 million in 2024. Tax rates rise slightly, spending power dips for most, and local services face cuts. For expats, expect slower government services and tighter municipal budgets.

The Dutch minority cabinet is deadlocked after the first day of the General Political Debate, with JA21 opening the door to partial deals but rejecting climate and asylum budgets. The outcome could affect expats' housing, immigration, and climate policies.

The Dutch cabinet faces a critical test as the annual General Political Debate begins, with opposition leader Jesse Klaver threatening to withdraw support. For expats, the outcome could affect housing, immigration, and tax policies. The debate continues until 18 September.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten says no budget talks with opposition before Monday's Council of State deadline. Coalition internally divided as VVD, D66, and CDA fail to agree. For expats, uncertainty looms over funding for IND, housing subsidies, and healthcare allowances.

Prime Minister Jetten wants a comprehensive agreement on the 2027 budget before Prinsjesdag, but opposition parties are demanding billions in changes. The minority cabinet has just over a week to strike a deal or risk months of uncertainty.

The Dutch minority cabinet has one week to secure parliamentary backing for its 2027 budget, with opposition parties divided on whether the government should commit to left or right coalition support. Finance Minister Heinen insists a deal is near, but Pro and JA21 demand the cabinet choose sides while ChristenUnie and 50Plus prefer case-by-case cooperation.

The Dutch minority cabinet refuses to commit to left or right coalition support, with ChristenUnie and 50Plus backing a case-by-case approach. Meanwhile, tractor protests escalate after a fatal highway accident, prosecutors announce new enforcement, and a coalition of employers demands €34 billion for infrastructure.

The OM will prosecute tractor drivers who use highways during protests, following a fatal A59 crash. Meanwhile, hundreds of farmers marched through Drenthe demanding action against nitrogen policy, but all twelve mayors refused to support them.

Prime Minister Jetten's minority government is pursuing a flexible approach to securing parliamentary majorities, with ChristenUnie and 50Plus rejecting pressure to commit to either left or right blocs. The cabinet continues preparing the budget as coalition negotiations remain uncertain.