Not yet ‘code red’ for the Dutch economy, but according to the Dutch Central Bank it may be ‘code deep orange’. The war in the Middle East increases the risk of an energy crisis, high inflation and a stagnant economy. And this at a time when the young Jetten cabinet has strong cutback plans for healthcare and social security.
NRC editors Christiaan Pelgrim and Oscar Vermeer saw the first debates in the House of Representatives with the Ministers of Health and Social Affairs. Has the criticism of the government’s plans died down somewhat? And won’t the announced cuts hit twice as hard if everything becomes much more expensive?
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The baptism of fire of the incoming cabinet
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Once again, the Jetten cabinet sees an austerity plan disappearing from view, yet Minister Vijlbrief insists: ‘We must intervene’
- Guests:
- Oscar Vermeer, Christiaan Pelgrim
- Presentation:
- Erik van der Walle
- Editorial:
- Lotteke Boogert
- Assembly:
- Lennart van Kasterop
- Photo:
- Jeroen Jumelet/ANP
