The Central Planning Bureau forecast released Thursday estimates that the country's deficit will amount to 3.4 percent of annual gross domestic product this year, and 3.3 percent in 2014.
The rules governing the euro currency allow a maximum deficit of 3 percent.
Dijsselbloem, who also chairs meetings of the 17 euro finance ministers, has been vocal in demanding other countries obey the budget rules.
The centrist Dutch governing coalition lacks a majority in the Senate and needs opposition help passing laws. |