- The government ignores the Eerste Kamer’s wish to treat the VAT increase on sports, culture, media, and accommodation separately in the Tax Plan 2025
- Frustration grows in the Eerste Kamer over this decision
- Opposition parties supported a motion to separate the VAT increase in a separate bill for a more thorough discussion
- The government argues that including the VAT increase in the Tax Plan maintains budgetary coherence
- Despite opposition, the government is likely to have majority support for the VAT increase in the Tweede Kamer
- The Eerste Kamer has long opposed bundling controversial measures in the Tax Plan, as they cannot amend specific parts
Source: nextens.nl
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