Wat een minister moet én vooral niet moet doen

The podcast "Haagse Zaken" analyzes the formation of the new Dutch cabinet, focusing on the selection and screening of ministers. It highlights the last-minute withdrawal of Nathalie van Berkel due to CV discrepancies and the varying levels of scrutiny applied by different political parties to their candidates. The discussion covers the roles and responsibilities of ministers and state secretaries, the importance of experience versus new perspectives, and the formal processes involved in the transfer of power. The podcast also examines the strategic considerations behind the allocation of ministerial portfolios and the challenges the new cabinet faces in building consensus and support for its policies.