Revoking a planned ban on mink farming initiated by the previous cabinet.

Approval of an expansion of the European Union.

Support for the United States in its plan to invade Iraq.

Cuts to Ad Melkert's subsidised jobs scheme, the Melkertbanen.

Removal of price controls on certain popular medical interventions (knee and hip operations, cataract operations) in an effort to reduce waiting lists.

Reorganisation of defence, including budget cuts and the termination of 4800 jobs.

Reduction of spending on public transport by 39 million euros.

Cuts to the budgets of most government departments, countered by increased spending in health and some other areas.
Revoking a planned ban on mink farming initiated by the previous cabinet.
Approval of an expansion of the European Union.
Support for the United States in its plan to invade Iraq.
Cuts to Ad Melkert's subsidised jobs scheme, the Melkertbanen.
Removal of price controls on certain popular medical interventions (knee and hip operations, cataract operations) in an effort to reduce waiting lists.
Reorganisation of defence, including budget cuts and the termination of 4800 jobs.
Reduction of spending on public transport by 39 million euros.
Cuts to the budgets of most government departments, countered by increased spending in health and some other areas.
First Balkenende cabinet