Two and a half weeks ago, after the government’s nitrogen plans were announced, the farmers also went to the minister’s house. She then started the conversation, but also indicated that her children are inside trembling with fear. The action at the politician’s home caused a lot of controversy in political The Hague.
Many MPs strongly condemned the action in her private environment, D66 party leader Jan Paternotte is doing the same now: „Please get out of there. Leave the minister and her family alone at home.” The cabinet also found the protests at Van der Wal’s home unacceptable, but at the same time indicated that it could not do anything because nothing criminal happened.
After the previous protest, security at the minister has been increased, including with a preventive police post. Nevertheless, a number of tractors managed to get back to Van der Wal’s house. He was not at home at the time, a spokesperson said. According to local media, the farmers quickly left.