Heinen en Jetten hakken de belangrijkste knopen van 2027 door. Kan dat zomaar? | EW Politiek Vandaag

While The Hague appears to be in recess, the most important financial choices for 2027 are being prepared behind closed doors. In this episode of EW Politiek Vandaag, host Sam Verbeek speaks with political editor Victor Pak about the mysterious August decision-making process: the moment when the outlines of Prinsjesdag and the National Budget are laid down. How exactly does that decision-making process work? What role do Minister of Finance Eelco Heinen and Prime Minister Rob Jetten play? And how do you draw up a budget when your cabinet does not have a majority in the House of Representatives? Sam and Victor also discuss which policy areas are yielding the biggest financial battles, how the opposition is already being involved, and why the weeks leading up to Prinsjesdag might be even more important than Prinsjesdag itself. EW Politiek Vandaag is your short update on Dutch politics: how does the latest (geo)political news affect the blood pressure at the Binnenhof? Twice a week, Victor Pak (political reporter) and Sam Verbeek (online editor) explain the impact of House of Representatives debates, elections, the cabinet, and international developments (EU, US, China). Every Monday and Thursday in your podcast app and on YouTube. Want to respond? Send your question or comment to [email protected]. Share the podcast with friends and acquaintances and leave a review.