# MPs holds third round on 2027 tax package

> The Tweede Kamer debated the 2027 tax package on Thursday in an extra round that it had requested itself. A vote is planned for the evening.

Politics · published 2026-11-15 12:59 · https://nlnow.nl/a/mps-hold-third-debate-round-on-2027-tax-package/

The Tweede Kamer met on Thursday 12 November for the third round (derde termijn) of the Pakket Belastingplan 2027, the government's tax package for 2027. A vote was planned for that evening.

MPs had asked for the extra round. Chair Van Campen said that in this round MPs are allowed to submit motions, and that the government replies once MPs have spoken. Prime Minister Jetten and Finance Minister Heinen were among the ministers present, along with the interior minister and the state secretary for finance.

> There is a lot of fuss about the tax plan of the Jetten cabinet. An amended version of it - due to an amendment by Klaver and Dassen with support from D66 and CDA - was adopted by a narrow majority of the House of Representatives. Why is this left-wing amendment so problematic for the Netherlands? I'll explain it briefly here: 1️⃣ It is presented as "tax relief for workers", while on average it amounts to only €8 less tax increase per worker per month than originally proposed by the cabinet; 2️⃣ It is presented as a "millionaire tax", while it has nothing to do with being a millionaire and instead burdens ordinary Dutch people who, for example, have their own business or build up their own pension even more heavily; 3️⃣ It affects the investment climate, because the burdens on entrepreneurs and companies are increased. This can cause behavioural effects, which will worsen the economy and employment; 4️⃣ Of the €1 billion that this left-wing deal concerned, well over €400 million is uncovered. That money still has to be found next year with measures that do not yet exist or have not yet been implemented, such as an exit tax or an even higher rate in box 3. It is bad for the Netherlands and threatens, because of the additional measures that will have to come on top as a result of the partly uncovered proposal, to become EVEN worse for entrepreneurs, companies and other hardworking Dutch people. Join us this Saturday for a conversation about the future of the Netherlands' earning capacity:
> — Milan Schenk, FVD MP, on X (https://x.com/MilanSchenk/status/2121934749505561046) (translated from Dutch)

At the start of the sitting, MP Markuszower of Groep Markuszower said Wilders had also requested a debate on "the situation that has arisen". He said that would surely come up in this debate too, but because the vote was due that evening, he suggested it might be wise to hold the separate debate after the vote.

> It seems like a kindergarten class. In The Hague it's mostly about the problems of politicians, instead of solutions to people's problems. Tackle the affordability crisis. Join in via
> — Jimmy Dijk, SP parliamentary leader, on X (https://x.com/jimmydijk/status/2121944680627597642) (translated from Dutch)

All 150 members were present, and the chair said no apologies for absence had been received. The package had been discussed in an earlier sitting on 10 November.

## Background

- **Tweede Kamer**: The House of Representatives, the lower and more powerful house of the Dutch parliament. Its 150 members are elected directly; it can amend bills and holds the cabinet to account.
- **Pakket Belastingplan**: The Pakket Belastingplan is the annual package of tax bills that the Dutch government submits to parliament, setting out tax changes for the coming calendar year. It is a package because the main Belastingplan bill is accompanied by related tax laws that are debated and voted on together. Parliament, first the Tweede Kamer and then the Eerste Kamer, must approve it before the changes take effect on 1 January.

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