In a letter to the House of Representatives, former House Speaker Khadija Arib confirms that scout Annemarie Jorritsma was already concerned about the role of then CDA MP Pieter Omtzigt shortly after the 2021 election. Nieuwsuur reported last week on the basis of documents that Jorritsma had already expressed his concerns at the beginning of the exploration for a new cabinet. According to Jorritsma, it could be a “problem” or a “risk” if Omtzigt gets more votes than his party leader.
The House will discuss the 2021 formation in an internal meeting on Wednesday. It lasted a long time and became famous for the failed exploration led by Jorritsma and Minister Kajsa Ollongren (D66). The latter had a photo taken in March on which notes were visible. Law: ‘Omtzigt location – function elsewhere‘. This led to a crisis of confidence at the Binnenhof. In a lengthy debate on April 1, Jorritsma, who resigned as a member of the Senate earlier this month, was questioned about the notes but said nothing about the first conversation.
Wopke Hoekstra
That conversation took place on March 19, just two days after the election. In addition to Ollongren, Jorritsma and Arib, two civil servants were present, observes the former Speaker of the House. Scouts had indicated that they would not publish a report until later, as they wanted to wait for the final result of the election.’
Scouts expressed their concerns about the position of CDA party leader Wopke Hoekstra and the CDA. They feared that Mr. Omtzigt, who was number 2 on the CDA list, would get more votes than Mr. Hoekstra.” This could lead to problems forming a new government.
Source: BNR
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