A recent analysis by the Centraal Planbureau (CPB) of the new cabinet's coalition agreement reveals that lower and middle-income households will bear a disproportionate financial burden for increased spending on defense and healthcare, while higher earners and businesses contribute less. This approach, according to economists and policy experts, risks exacerbating income inequality and making work less attractive due to higher income taxes. Visitors at the Huishoudbeurs in Amsterdam expressed surprise and concern over these findings, with some noting that even a small reduction in income can significantly impact their finances. Experts suggest alternative funding mechanisms, such as taxing profits, wealth, and environmental pollution, to ensure a more equitable distribution of costs.