On the first day of the debate on the government statement, the word ‘together’ was used more than two hundred times. After all, Jetten’s minority cabinet cannot survive alone. But the atmosphere quickly changed. On the second day of the debate, the House already spoke of a ‘false start’ by the cabinet.
Prime Minister Jetten was not easily deterred in his first week, editors Marko de Haan and Liam van de Ven note in this episode. They discuss whether a minority cabinet provides refreshing administrative innovation or whether consultations take place in back rooms. And would Jetten be happy with a new partner like the radical right-wing Gidi Markuszower?
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Hague Affairs – The baptism of fire of the upcoming cabinet
For Jetten, widening the budget deficit is not a taboo, but for VVD it still is
Suddenly it appears that the Jetten cabinet already has a deal about the AOW, with SGP and Groep Markuszower. The rest of the opposition is surprised and grumpy
- Guests:
- Liam van de Ven & Marko de Haan
- Presentation:
- Erik van der Walle
- Editorial & production:
- Iris Verhulsdonk
- Assembly:
- Pieter Bakker
- Photo:
- Bart Maat
