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The coalition of D66, VVD, and CDA in the Netherlands has unveiled a comprehensive plan for defense and social reforms, committing to a NATO defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP and introducing a 'freedom contribution' from citizens and businesses. Key initiatives include 3 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine, a proposed 'sugar tax' for 2030, and a gradual increase in the state pension age starting in 2033, aimed at achieving significant annual savings. The plan also includes maintaining the healthcare deductible and modernizing the civil service to cut expenditures across ministries.