I've spent weeks debating the new Dutch Box 3 tax reform—privately and online. With the Tweede Kamer approving it on Feb 12, 2026 , it's now hurtling toward the Eerste Kamer. Fundamentally it seems that neither the politicians nor much of the electorate fully understand the implications - "It's not that bad," they say. "Same as before.”. This isn't a tweak—it's a fiscal sledgehammer to the middle class. It prevents wealth-building for everyday citizens, traps families into wage reliance, and locks generations into state dependency. Significantly, no party in the Netherlands campaigned on it in 2025 whilst the existing coalition partners claim to oppose it. If it passes, it sets an EU precedent. Combined with inflation and red tape, it ends private wealth creation. Its the West's Fiscal Rubicon and if we cross it our continent will never be the same. Take the following example: You invest €250/month for 30 years at an average 10% return. On the basis of a total investment of €90,000 the scenario’s on the financial returns are as follows: - No tax on unrealized gains: €520,000 - Current Box 3 system: €410,000 - New Box 3 system (from 2028 onward, based on taxing unrealized gains annually): €287,000 This calculation doesn't yet account for market corrections where higher returns (which often follow) would lead to even higher tax payments under the new system. It also assumes you diligently sells at the right moment each year under the new system. However, when we factor in an average inflation of 2.5%, this results in the following real purchasing power against the aforementioned investment of €90,000: - No tax: €248,000 (lost purchasing power: €272,000). - Current system: €196,000 (lost purchasing power: €215,000) - New system: €137,000 (lost purchasing power: €150,000) The implications are dire. The new Box 3 law plus inflation will effectively mean zero net growth in which no private individual will ever again have the opportunity to grow wealth. Your "investments" barely beat a savings account and barely outpace inflation. In an AI-driven, globalized world this weakens us and creates further reliance on thstate. The @eerstekamer has one chance to prevent this. Vote NO. Protect freedom, property rights, and self-reliance. In the event that we allow this legislative monstrosity our country will never be the same again. @VVD @cdanederland @christenunie @PVVNL @FvD @BoerBurgerB @GadSaad @wierdduk @MvRooijen @telegraaf @elonmusk @2eKamertweets @KonstantinKisin @joerogan @PeterMcCormack @WallStreetMav @geertwilderspvv @DilanYesilgoz @eelcoheinen @BitcoinNewsCom @hansvantelling @mariannezw

NEW: Dutch Parliament Member Michel Hoogeveen explains how the 36% unrealized capital gains tax, just passed by the House of Representatives, will work. Here is a more detailed example: Step 1. Starting position You own 500 shares. Value on Jan 1, 2028: €50,000 Value on Jan 1, 2029: €100,000 So the paper gain is: €100,000 − €50,000 = €50,000 unrealized profit You did not sell. But for tax purposes, that €50,000 is treated as income. Step 2. Apply exemption You are married, so you get a €3,600 exemption. €50,000 − €3,600 = €46,400 taxable amount Tax rate: 36% €46,400 × 36% = €16,704 tax bill That bill is due in May, even though you never sold anything. Step 3. Market falls before you pay Now suppose by May the shares drop in value. New total value: €60,000 So your portfolio is no longer worth €100,000. It’s worth €60,000. But the tax bill is still €16,704, because it was calculated based on the January 1 valuation. Step 4. You must sell shares to pay tax To raise €16,704, you sell part of your shares. After paying the tax, you’re left with: €60,000 − €16,704 = €43,296 Originally you had 500 shares. Now you have 360 shares left. You were forced to sell 140 shares. 140 ÷ 500 = 28% of your shares gone. Step 5. What happened economically? Before the correction: Paper gain was €50,000. After the correction: Portfolio is worth €60,000. Original cost basis was €50,000. Real gain is only €10,000. But you paid €16,704 in tax. So instead of being up €10,000, you are now: €43,296 − €50,000 = €6,704 below your original starting value. You turned a €10,000 real gain into a €6,704 net loss. And you lost 28% of your shares permanently.

RT @HillaryClinton: With his ultimatum that Ukraine surrender to Russia, Trump finally wins a prize: The Neville Chamberlain award for be…

Incredible speech from the UN Security Council. UKRAINE IS NOT FOR SALE. “Ukraine has officially received from the American side a draft plan. We outline the fundamental principles that matter to our people. We agree to work on the plan's provisions in a way that would bring about a just end to the war.” “In this context, allow me to make several critical points.” “1. First, while Ukraine stands ready to engage in meaningful negotiations to end this war including at the leaders’ level our red lines are clear and unwavering. There will never be any recognition, formal or otherwise, of Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation as Russian. Our land is not for sale.” “Ukraine will not accept any limits on its right to self-defense or on the size and capabilities of our Armed Forces. Nor will we tolerate any infringement on our sovereignty, including our sovereign right to choose the alliances we want to join. Any genuine peace process must respect a fundamental principle: nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, and nothing about Europe without Europe.” “And let me be equally clear: we will not reward the genocidal intent that underpins Russian aggression by undermining our identity, including our language.” “2. Second, support for Ukraine is indispensable. Peace requires strengthened security and sustained financial assistance to Ukraine. Reinforcing Ukraine's defense capabilities is not an escalation — it is the only path to compelling Russia to engage constructively in international peace efforts. In this regard, we express profound gratitude to all partners and allies. This support is an investment in the rules-based international order and global peace.” “3. Third, the Kremlin regime will not stop unless it is stopped through unyielding and concerted pressure. There is only one realistic path to ending this war: Russia must be compelled to retreat — economically, politically, and militarily.”

BREAKING: Senator Mark Kelly hits back hard after Donald Trump called for his execution — and his words brilliantly showcase the differences between the two men. One is an American hero, the other a lifelong coward... "I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country," Kelly wrote on X. "I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution." "Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it," he added. Yesterday, Trump called for Kelly and several other Democratic lawmakers, all veterans, to be executed after they released a video urging our military members to stand up to illegal orders. "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!" Trump wrote. "This is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country. Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP??? President DJT" Trump added. Most egregiously, he reposted a message from a supporter saying; "HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD !!" In truth, there was nothing seditious about the lawmakers' remarks. Our service men and women took an oath to uphold the Constitution and are bound by honor and law to disobey illegal orders. Trump may want them to be mindless fascist drones who live to serve him, but they serve the American people. Even by MAGA standards, calling for the executions of political opponents is a vile new low. When Democrats retake Congress, they should immediately begin impeachment proceedings against this anti-American president Please retweet and ❤️ if you stand with Mark Kelly!

RT @richardbranson: This is not a peace plan for Ukraine virgin.com/branson-family/ri…

The Netherlands: agricultural powerhouse with unmatched tomato efficiency. World’s top producer China uses 400× more land and 31× more water per Mt. The Dutch are world champions in land sparing and water saving.

THIS WINS THE DAY!!!! x.com/TheKiffness/status/183…

Wat een stuitend en stigmatiserend artikel bij nu.nl. Ik hoor in mijn omgeving eerder het omgekeerde, dat boeren een nóg grotere bufferzône moeten aanhouden. En dan lees je dit verhaal met een nogal botte titel: nu.nl/klimaat/6251202/levenl… via @NUnl

Natuurherstelverenigingen strooien zelf stikstof bij Turnhouts Vennengebied. tinyurl.com/2e6lhcny

#Stikstof prof: stop met die malle KDW’s en begin met de feitelijke ‘natuur’ situatie 👇

De grond van Boer Brouwer waar gisteren de demonstratie was. Idd het gaat niet om stikstof... Provincie denkt aan immense uitbreiding Stroe: 25.000 woningen barneveldsekrant.nl/lokaal/m… #Barneveldsekrnt

We hebben een filmpje gemaakt om aan iedereen in NL uit te leggen wat de stikstofmaatregelen betekenen voor de toekomst van jonge boeren.. Vooral bedoeld voor de mensen buiten onze eigen twitterbubbel😊 help je mee delen? 🧑🏻‍🌾👩🏻‍🌾 #boerenprotest #stikstof

Humor bij de #Jumbo in Hardenberg , ik kan het wel waarderen. #ontspandemaatschappij

Opinie Michiel van Andel: Domweg gestemd voor verbod op gewasbescherming | Akkerwijzer.nl - Nieuws en kennis voor de akkerbouwers akkerwijzer.nl/artikel/42484…

⚠️ Pensioenen zijn in gevaar. Als het aan de EU ligt, verdwijnen Nederlandse pensioenen in een anoniem Europees fonds. Teken daarom vandaag nog de petitie aan Klaas Knot van De Nederlandsche Bank en vraag hem ons pensioenstelsel veilig te stellen tegen Brussel!

De eerste resultaten van twee COVID medicijnen, die in Israel zijn ontwikkeld, zijn zeer hoopgevend. EXO-CD24 is een inhaler die een cytokine storm in de longen stopt, en Allocetra is een medicijn die dit in het lichaam doet. israel21c.org/has-israel-jus…? youtu.be/N7ycbazWtQg

“zo’n twintig #boeren rijden nu zorgmedewerkers belangeloos rond.” gelderlander.nl/bronckhorst/… Ik daag @jesseklaver uit om deze tweet vandaag te retweeten met een compliment erbij. #JesseChallenge

Want to end the pandemic? Lets marshal global manufacturing effort to make lots of vaccine quickly And vaccinate everyone Because large outbreaks anywhere can give rise to variants that can escape vaccines everywhere At the end of the day, we really are in this together Fin