If you go to the House of Representatives the day after Prinsjesdag, there is always a very long line outside. Usually they are mainly young people. The general political considerations are then on the program. Political spectacle for two days.
The public gallery is packed. As soon as people leave, new ones will immediately take its place. Outside the plenary room you can follow the debate on screens. It is also full there. The House of Representatives is bustling. Politics lives.
Of course I notice that myself. In The Hague you are among different forces fields. Politics is all about interests, image and content. During the reflections, which fall in the middle of campaign time, even more than normal.
And so as a political reporter you get ‘advice’ from outside these days. Apps over the head of the live blog. Henri Bontenbal (CDA) who would not dare to attack Geert Wilders (PVV) in the debate. Frans Timmermans who does not move in the polls with GL-PvdA. Everything is political, especially on these days.
VVD helped ‘extremists in power’
Politics is not limited to the National Debate Hall. On Saturday there was a demonstration on the Malieveld against ‘the endless inflow of asylum seekers’. Organized by PVV and Wilders fan Els Noort (known as Els Right).
Wilders was invited to come and speak, just like FVD, SGP, JA21 and BBB. In fact, the invitation policy was fairly clear. “Everyone who does not want Timmermans as a prime minister is welcome,” said the site.
In the end, no sitting room member was present. But therefore, of course, the meeting was no less political. Whether or not hijacked by rioters who set fire to a police car and attacked the party office of D66 in the city center in The Hague with stones and a burning garbage container.
D66 leader Rob Jetten was talking about “hate speech” of parties “on the extreme flanks”. Jetten: “Also this week we heard Geert Wilders express very extreme language.” According to him, others have “brought these extremists to the center of power”. With that he clearly referred to the VVD, BBB and NSC, the former coalitionmates of Wilders.
Other political leaders also reacted with horror to the violent demonstration. Logically. Parties do not want anything to do with violence. Apart from a few then.
After fierce events, it is interesting to look out for reactions from politics anyway. In addition, it was particularly appealing to what outgoing minister Eelco Heinen (VVD) said at WNL on Sunday . “Let’s not make everything political,” he said in response to Jetten’s statements. He called that “violent and unnecessary”.
‘Events’ naturally matter in The Hague. Heinen can undoubtedly remember the election campaign in 2017, when the VVD benefited considerably from the diplomatic riot with Turkey. He was then head of policy at the VVD group.
Saying that you should not make something political is also political. Just as something is called a debattruc is a debat trick.
Everything is political. And especially in campaign time.
If you go to the second room Building the day after Prinsjesdag, there is always a very long line outside. Mostly It is Young People. The General Political Considerations are then on the program. Two Days of Political Spectacle.
The Public Gallery is packed. As soon as people leave, new people take their place. Outside the plenary hall you can follow the debate on screens. It is also full there. The House of Representatives is Buzzing. Politics is Alive.
Of course, I Notice That Myself Too. In The Hague You Are Among Different Forces. Politics is about interests, image and content. Duration the reflections, which fall in the middle of campaign time, even more than normal.
And so, as a political reporter, these days you get ‘advice’ from outside even more or. Apps about the head of the live blog. Henri Bontenbal (CDA) Who would not dare to attack Geert Wilders (PVV) in the Debate. Frans Timmermans Who is Simply Not Moving in the Polls with GL-PvdA. Everything is political, as special on these days.
VVD Helped ‘Extremists to Power’
Politics is not limited to the national debate hall. On Saturday there was a demonstration on the Malieveld Against ‘The Endless Influx of Asylum Seekers’. Organized by PVV and Wilders Fan Els Noort (Known As Els on the right).
Wilders was Invited to Speak, As Were FvD, SGP, JA21 and BBB. In fact, The Invitation Policy was QUITE CLEAR. “Anyone who does not because Timmermans as Prime Minister is welcome,” it Said on the Site.
In The End, No Sitting Member of Parliament was present. But that did not make the meeting any less political. Whether or not hijacked by rioters who set fire to a police car and attacked the d66 party office in the center of the hague with stones and a burning garbage container.
D66 Leader Rob Jetten Spoke of “Hate Speech” from Parties “On The Extreme Flanks”. Jetten: “This week, too, we Heard Geert Wilders Express Very Extreme Language.” Accordance to him, Others have “Brought these Extremists Into The Center of Power”. With that he was clearly referring to the VVD, BBB and NSC, the Former Coalition Partners of Wilders.
Other political leaders also reacted with horror to the violent demonstration. Logical. Parties Want Nothing to do with Violence. Except for the odd one out.
It is Always Interesting to pay Attention to Reactions from Politics After Intense Events. There was striking in particular, what outgoing minister Eelco Heinen (VVD) Said at WNL on Sunday . “Let’s please not make everything political,” he said in response to jetten’s statements. He’s called that “intense and unnecessary.”
‘Events’ Certainly Matter in the Hague. Heinen undoubtedly Remembers The 2017 Election Campaign, when the VVD Benefited Greatly From the Diplomatic Row With Turkey. He was then head of policy at the VVD Parliamentary Group.
Saying That You Shouldn’t Make Something Political is also Political. Just like calling something a debate trick is a debate trick.
Everything is political. And Especial in Campaign Time.