Week of truth for Dutch minority coalition: can Jetten and Heinen secure a budget deal with the opposition before the deadline?

The coming days could determine whether the Dutch government's fragile minority coalition can secure a breakthrough on its 2027 budget. With just a week left before the plans must be finalized, Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Finance Minister Eelco Heinen are personally entering high-stakes talks with opposition leaders. Whether a broad agreement can still be reached remains highly uncertain. Read on for the full story and our analysis of what could become the defining test of this minority cabinet.