In the Netherlands, coalition and opposition parties met to discuss adjustments to the education budget, aiming to reverse some planned cuts. Initially proposing around €2 billion in cuts, the government may now reduce it to €700 million. Discussions are ongoing about funding the adjustments, with participation from opposition parties crucial due to a lack of majority in the Senate. Financial Minister Eric Heinen emphasized that reversing cuts requires finding new funding sources, warning that it may involve painful decisions.