The lessons from the formation debate

Last Wednesday, the House of Representatives debated the report by informant Ronald Plasterk. This did not provide much clarity. It was mainly about the shape of a possible new cabinet. What we do know: Plasterk’s work is done. Successor and party member Kim Putters will start working as the new informant.

In these Hague Affairs, Petra de Koning and Pim van den Dool try to find out where the formation currently stands. Are they back to square one? You will hear about all possible constructions for a new cabinet and what the position of the main players was in the debate.

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Guests:
Pim van den Dool and Petra de Koning
Presentation:
Guus Valk
Editorial & production:
Iris Verhulsdonk
Edit:
Pieter Bakker
Photo:
Bart Maat




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