The Gamekeepers Turned Egg Poachers Edition – Week 27 2024
Unfortunately some gremlins (not from Belgium) got into our sound recording system this week and set the audio quality to “PVV minister” level. Apologies.
Dick Schoof’s honeymoon period turns out to be even shorter than Joost Klein’s Eurovision campaign as the new coalition’s first debate descends into chaos and infighting. Mark Rutte headed off on his bike to Nato after getting to say his favourite word on television one last time. The impending change of government also caused anxiety at Keti Koti about the future of the proposed slavery museum. The Covid lockdowns turn out to have inspired a new enthusiasm for recreational walking. And at Euro 2024, the under-fire Dutch team step up a gear and now face Turkey in Berlin in the quarter-finals.
Ophef of the week: Caroline van der Plas reveals secret to her hard-boiled negotiating strategy
News
New prime minister Dick Schoof says ministers are not racist
Schoof says migration is top priority, pledges cabinet will protect rights
Departing prime minister Mark Rutte given Netherlands’ highest civilian honour
New Dutch cabinet formally takes office after being sworn in
Seasoned newcomers: the 16 ministers in Dick Schoof’s cabinet
Breaking the chains: Keti Koti remembrance on eve of new cabinet
Mayors of Dordrecht and Arnhem apologise for role in slave trade
Dutch people have kept up walking habit since coronavirus lockdowns
Sport
Romania 0-3 Netherlands: Gakpo dazzles at heart of Oranje storm
Koeman praises Simons after dominant display against Romania
Vitesse strike “last-second” deal to save club from extinction
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