To rule is to cremate
After eleven turbulent months, the Schoof Cabinet has been #demissionary since June 3, 2025. Meanwhile, the ministerial posts that were vacant after the departure of the PVV have been filled by the three remaining parties, the first speculations of new coalitions are beginning, and the House of Representatives has just determined which pending issues are controversial. What does the fall mean [...]
In conversation with Mark Frequin: "I want to continue my efforts to make government better and more accessible to citizens and businesses."
First, can you tell us a little more about your career? I have worked in government for more than 40 years. Not only with the province of South Holland but also with as many as eight different ministries. I often worked there in the role of director general (dg). I worked as dg Mobility at the Ministry of Infrastructure and [...]
In conversation with Mark Dierikx: "I see a dedication to public service here that I see more and more in society."
Could you first tell us a little more about your career? I started in marketing and sales at Esso Chemicals (now ExonnMobil) from my background as a chemist. That was more than 50 years ago. From Esso, I transferred to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, where at the time a Directorate General for Industry was [...].
In conversation with Marick Wijnands: "The topics we deal with at Publieke Zaken are constantly evolving."
What is the name of your current position? I am employed at Publieke Zaken as a working student political analyst. How did you end up at Publieke Zaken ? Can you describe your development within Publieke Zaken ? I joined PZ as an intern during my gap year. At PZ, I was inducted as an intern on [...].
In conversation with Bart van der Pas: "As a market analyst, you are constantly aware of what is happening in the world."
How did you end up at Publieke Zaken ? Can you describe your development within Publieke Zaken ?I had already spoken to René Leegte, the founder of Publieke Zaken, in my student days. We talked then, among other things, about his time in the Lower House and his company. So I already knew that Publieke Zaken was engaged in [...]
In conversation with Hannah Baars & Sjoerd Hopman: "It's cool to be able to witness all of this up close and personal."
How did you end up at Publieke Zaken (PZ), and can you describe your development within PZ? Hannah: After a Bachelor's degree in International Relations & Organizations and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, I wanted to do a six-month internship during my Master's degree in Political Philosophy to gain more practical experience. I studied Dutch politics [...]
In conversation with Willem de Feijter: "Picking up, thinking about and arranging everything really gives me a boost."
Willem, how did you end up at Publieke Zaken (PZ), and can you describe your development within PZ? Certainly, I came to PZ through René Leegte, the founder of Publieke Zaken,. We both studied in Wageningen and always kept in touch. I was ready for a new career step and René and Thomas [...]