Politician Shocked by Government Cuts
The Dutch government is being investigated about its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. A minister clashed with another during a public hearing. A politician expressed surprise at spending cuts.
The parliamentary inquiry is in its fourteenth day. It is looking at decisions made during the COVID-19 crisis. Former minister Wouter Bos said he would step back during the initial crisis. A politician was shocked by the government’s reductions in spending. The inquiry is examining how the government responded to the pandemic.
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Highlights
Bos clashed with Kuenzinger
Wouter Bos said he would step back during the initial COVID-19 crisis.
Government cuts shocked a politician
A politician was surprised by cuts in government spending during the pandemic.
Inquiry examines COVID-19 decisions
The parliamentary inquiry is looking at the government’s actions during the crisis.
Day 14 of inquiry
The 14th day of the parliamentary inquiry is taking place.
Politicians had a disagreement
Ernst Kuenzinger and Wouter Bos had a clash during the hearings.