The Gamekeepers Turned Egg Poachers Edition – Week 27 2024

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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