Spuigasten #213: Mark Rutte

Spuigasten, October 28, 2023, with caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD). Caretaker Prime Minister Rutte believes he stayed on too long. On the radio program Spuigasten on Den Haag FM, he said he should have handed over the baton in 2021. Rutte echoed the criticism to Spuigasten interviewer Ron Fresen. He said the work is "truly grueling." "You have to be constantly alert, sometimes even with jet lag." He noticed his effectiveness and the favorability of other parties were declining. This became clear, for example, during the lengthy 2021 coalition formation. It got off to a rocky start with a heated debate about the leaked memo from the scouts regarding Pieter Omtzigt. Incidentally, Rutte acknowledged today for the first time that he does aspire to an international position. He said his chances are currently limited because there are few vacancies and there are also female candidates.