⌨The Dutch media agenda on January 30 was dominated by the formal unveiling of the 'Aan de slag' coalition agreement by D66, VVD, and CDA. Morning coverage focused on leaked fiscal details, specifically the retention of mortgage interest deductions—a victory for the VVD—balanced against a rise in healthcare deductibles. By midday, as Rob Jetten officially presented the pact, editorial focus shifted to the structural 'pain' of the agreement: a halving of the unemployment benefit (WW) duration, an increased retirement age (AOW), and significant cuts to social security and healthcare to fund an €19 billion defense surge and education investments.
In the afternoon, editors highlighted the friction inherent in Jetten’s minority cabinet. While liberal outlets focused on the shift toward a more cooperative political culture and 'broad agreements,' conservative and labor-aligned media prioritized the 'unacceptable' nature of the social cuts, reporting threats of strikes from trade unions. Local reporting also noted urban-specific policies, including fatbike restrictions and nightly closures at Schiphol Airport.