The morning revealed stalled coalition talks over the Spring Budget, with distrust hampering progress and Minister Van Hijum filing a complaint over a leaked critical pension plan letter. The dollar reached a three-year low against the euro amid ongoing China-US trade tensions, with Beijing raising import tariffs to 125% on American goods.
Regarding immigration, PVV Minister Faber reportedly needs €3.5 billion more for asylum reception while avoiding press questions - Prime Minister Schoof explained this as "her own decision." Mayor Halsema announced Amsterdam will apologize for its role in the Jewish persecution during WWII, allocating €25 million for Jewish life in the city.
The cabinet chose to align with broader EU strategy on American import tariffs, with experts warning Trump's chaotic trade policies are undermining confidence in the dollar. The Defense Ministry opened an investigation into the commander responsible for the 2015 Hawija airstrike.