All NSC ministers withdraw from the outgoing cabinet, a party spokesperson reports Friday. Earlier in the evening, outgoing foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp stepped up, because he experienced too little room in the cabinet to be able to make a policy against Israel himself.
The NSC ministers stood “like a ring” around Caspar Veldkamp, told party chairman Nicolien van Vroonhoven after all NSC ministers had resigned. “We have tried to set up policy. We did not radically go to the one hand. We said: the situation must improve. That didn’t work. So there are now steps.”
Outgoing Prime Minister Dick Schoof will make a statement in the Lower House on Friday at 10 p.m. about the resignation of all NSC ministers.
It is still unclear how the evening will continue. The House of Representatives wants to debate further about Gaza and votes about motions that were submitted on Thursday. But Veldkamp has not yet rated some of those motions, which normally happens before the room votes. It is unclear whether those motions then provide for a judgment.
In the Chamber there is confusion about who is currently the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In principle, resigned ministers are replaced by a State Secretary for the Department. That would be Hanneke Boerma now. If she is unable to do so, outgoing Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans observes the things.
Veldkamp spoke for his turn
ChristenUnie-Voorvrouw Mirjam Bikker calls the “extremely sad matter” ontaking. GroenLinks-PvdA leader Frans Timmermans wants to vote on any additional sanctions against Israel on Friday evening.
The exit of the NSC ministers only follows an hour after Veldkamp boarding. The foreign minister took the decision after hours of consultation transferred by he desired extra sanctions against Israel. That wish also sounded from the Lower House, especially with the opposition.
Veldkamp made some commitments about these sanctions on Thursday evening during a debate about Gaza. But at that time it was not certain whether the other cabinet members could agree. That was strange, because a minister always speaks on behalf of the entire cabinet. Veldkamp spoke for his turn and now felt forced to resign.
All NSC Ministers Are Withdrawing From The Caretaker Cabinet, A Party Spokesperson Reported on Friday. Earlier in the Evening, Caretaker Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp Resigned because he felt there was too little room in the cabinet to develop his own policies against Israel.
The NSC Ministers Stood “Like A Ring” Around Caspar Veldkamp, Faction Chairman Nicolien van Vroonhoven Said After All the NSC Ministers Resigned. “We have tried to implement policy. We have not radically gone to one side. We have said: the situation must improve. It did not. So steps are now bee tasks.”
Caretaker Prime Minister Dick Schoof Will Make A Statement In The House of Representatives on Friday at 10:00 pm About the Resignation of All NSC Officials.
It is Still Unclear How the Evening Will Continue. The House of Representatives Wants to Continue Debating Gaza and Vote On Motions Submitted on Thorsday. But Veldkamp Has Not Yet Assessed a Number of Those Motions, which Normally Happens Before the House Votes. It is Unclear WHETER SHOOF THEN PROVIDE AN OPINION ON THSE MOTIONS.
There is Confusion in the House about who the Minister of Foreign Affairs is at the moment. In principle, resigned ministers are replaced by a state secretary from the department. That would now be Hanneke Boerma. If she is unable to do so, caretaker defense minister Ruben Brekelmans Will Handle Matters.
Veldkamp Spoke Out of Turn
ChristenUnie Leader Mirjam Bikker Calls the Resignation A “Extremely Sad Matter”. GroenLinks-Pvda Leader Frans Timmermans Wants a Vote on Possible Additional Sanctions Against Israel On Friday Evening.
The Exit of the NSC Ministers Follows Just about An Hour After Veldkamp’s Resignation. The Foreign Minister Made The Decision After Hours of Deliberation About Extra Sanctions Against Israel That He Wanted. That Wish was also voiced from the house of representatives, eSpeciate by the opposition.
Veldkamp Made Some Promises About these Sanctions Duration a Debate About Gaza on Thursday Evening. But at that time it was not Certain Whether the Other Cabinet Members Could agree to this. That was strange, because a minister Always speaks on Behalf of the Entire Cabinet. Veldkamp Spoke Out of Turn and Now Felt Compelled to Resign.