How Pieter Omtzigt breaks the political playing field further open

New Social Contract, that’s the name of Pieter Omtzigt’s new party. The former CDA member announced on Sunday evening that he will participate in the parliamentary elections in November. His participation alone turns the political playing field upside down, says chief of the Hague editorial board Pim van den Dool. Omtzigt can be very successful, but there are also risks.

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Guest:
Pim van den Dool
Presentation:
Floor Bean
Editorial:
Mila-Marie Bleeksma & Ignace Schoot
Edit:
Yeppe van Kesteren
coordination:
Henk Ruigrok van der Werven
Photo:
Bart Mate

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