3 chapters across the catalog
Outgoing European Council President Herman Van Rompuy is honored with a bust in the European Parliament building. Adam Curry discusses the "High Dutch" language used by elites in the Netherlands, comparing the disconnect between European politicians and the general public to that of the US Congress.
Alexander Pechtold, Dutch Parliament Inquiry on Human Rights
During a previous broadcast in the Netherlands, a member of the Dutch Parliament named Alexander Pechtold was questioned regarding the specific exceptions in the European Convention on Human Rights. Pechtold subsequently raised these concerns on the floor of the parliament to the Prime Minister but received no substantive answer. Shortly thereafter, the broadcasting station involved in the report was reportedly destroyed by fire.
Dutch Government Formation Crisis, Horse Meat Consumption
Adam Curry reports on the ongoing failure of the Dutch parliament to form a coalition government after three months of negotiations. He observes that the lack of government has not negatively impacted daily life, though the financial crisis has led to a surplus of horses being sent to slaughterhouses. The hosts briefly discuss the culinary merits and ethics of eating horse meat.
