There are supposed to be firmer negotiations during the formation talks, according to formation discussion leaders Elbert Dijkgraaf and Richard van Zwol. They sometimes have to push for party leaders and other PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB negotiators to give their full, honest opinions about each other. "We will sometimes then explicitly request, 'Let's negotiate strongly. Just come out and say honestly what you heard from the other that you disagree with,'" Dijkgraaf added.
Water board taxes in the Netherlands will increase next year by several tens of euros, the Dutch Water Authorities (Unie van Waterschappen) reported on Monday. This increase is due to investments required due to climate change and inflation.