PRO withholds support for Dutch 2027 tax plan

JA21 MP Michiel Hoogeveen told PRO MP Luc Stultiens during a debate on public finances that his party would not support the government’s tax package as it stands. PRO also opposes the plans, leaving no majority in sight in the Dutch House of Representatives, ANP reported. [1]

The government wants to raise taxes on individuals and businesses to fund extra defence spending. A planned measure called the *vrijheidsbijdrage*, or “freedom contribution”, would raise approximately €5 billion. Both JA21 and PRO object to higher taxes on people in work. [1]

Hoogeveen said JA21 wanted measures to offset the burden on workers. He indicated that his alternatives would mainly involve government spending, but did not expect PRO to support them. [1]

The parties favour different changes: JA21 wants less government spending, while PRO would rather raise taxes on wealthy people. [1]

Update

PRO MP Luc Stultiens says the proposed tax changes would raise more money from workers, but not from people with large fortunes. He argues that ordinary people would be worse off as tax on work rises. PRO wants more revenue from companies making large profits. [2]

The government has already made small changes under which middle-income earners would pay less tax, but PRO says they do not go far enough. [2]