Prime Minister Mark Rutte is awaiting a tough debate on the recent provincial elections and the government’s response. Rutte wants to “speed up and slow down” at the same time when it comes to the nitrogen crisis, but it’s unclear what he means by that. “I think Rutte is fed up with this lack of clarity,” says Robbert Wigt, author of the book “Supergaaf” on Rutte’s debating techniques.
According to Wigt, it is not often that there is a “rutte ruling that creates noise and ambiguity”. “So I don’t think he’s happy with that either,” thinks Wigt. However, Rutte will find a way out of the ambiguity, the author expects. He can even give his spin on it like no other. This way he can give the word ‘accelerate’ a different interpretation, in order to do justice to his feelings about him. As a result, Rutte won’t run smoothly, Wigt expects. “He Packs something like this really well and knows what’s coming. He won’t be surprised.’
“If Rutte sees an opportunity to make the atmosphere more relaxed, he will definitely use it”
Rutte’s chronically optimistic attitude may also ensure that he will emerge from the debate more easily than people expect. ‘He always sees opportunities to go out, that’s also his optimism. But you notice that the eyes are on him and he is not believed.’
Humor won’t save Rutte
The touch of humor and optimism is something that is “typically Rutte,” says Wigt. He refers to his answer to the question whether “Rutte has finished governing”. “He said he’s never had so much energy. This is typical of Rutte, because he then gives as little space as possible to the position that would be excluded from him. He does not want to fuel those speculations in any way ».
But humor alone can’t save Rutte, Wigt points out. “It will also be serious. But if she sees an opportunity to make the atmosphere more relaxed, she will definitely take it.” Wigt therefore does not expect Rutte to not survive the debate. “Unless something happens beyond his control, like a coalition partner saying something unexpected, he won’t be surprised.”
Source: BNR
Fernando Dowling is an author and political journalist who writes for 24 News Globe. He has a deep understanding of the political landscape and a passion for analyzing the latest political trends and news.
