Jetten's fragile Dutch minority government kicks off high-stakes reform drive
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New Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten leads a fragile 66-seat minority coalition pledging defense boosts, housing spending and farm reforms funded by welfare cuts and a new 'freedom contribution' tax, but faces strong cross-party opposition and a high risk of deadlock as it seeks support in a parliament without a majority.
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