English-language coverage of onderhandelingen news from the Netherlands.
The Dutch cabinet is set to spare small savers from a harsher wealth tax after backlash, and has permanently dropped social security cuts. The minority government is negotiating with opposition parties to secure a budget majority, with a formal letter due next week. For expats, the box 3 reforms and benefit protections are the key takeaways.
The Dutch minority cabinet has scrapped planned cuts to disability and unemployment benefits, but is pushing a new wealth tax (box 3) that will hit more savers and investors from 2028 by lowering the tax-free allowance. Opposition parties are divided, and a final deal awaits a ministerial letter due next week. For expats, this means potential changes to their tax obligations and social security safety net.
The Dutch minority cabinet has proposed scrapping €3 billion in social security cuts and adjusting the wealth tax (box 3) to win opposition support for the 2027 budget. For expats, this means no immediate changes to disability or unemployment benefits, and a potentially milder tax on savings and investments. The budget gap is pushed to spring 2027.