This article discusses a plan for a “business cabinet” that was reportedly developed with the involvement of BBB (BoerBurgerBeweging) figures, including State Secretary gijs Tuinman, and proposed to the BBB leadership.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
The Plan: A plan for a “business cabinet” was created,aiming to address various national issues like nitrogen,healthcare,education,Ukraine,climate,safety,and defense.
Key Figures Involved:
BD Roy de Ruiter: An Air Force Major and member of the BBB defense network, who claims to have submitted the plan to the BBB top.He stated it was presented with “Henk and Caroline” (presumably Henk Vermeer and Caroline van der Plas).
Gijs Tuinman: A State Secretary for BBB, who admitted to being personally involved in the plan’s realization and even being a potential member. Though, he claims he never shared this involvement with the BBB leadership and only offered “a number of suggestions.”
Rob Bertholee: A former general and former head of the AIVD (General Intelligence and Security Service), who was central to the plan and praised as a “statesman” and a suitable candidate for initiating peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He was proposed as the potential Prime Minister. Caroline van der Plas’s Reaction: The founder of BBB, Caroline van der Plas, expressed strong dissatisfaction and anger. She stated she was “not at all happy” and had “a great distance from this whole idea.” she felt it was a “shock and insult that outsiders think they can abuse BBB” and that people were approached or put forward without her knowledge or consent. Bertholee’s Silence: Rob Bertholee declined to comment on the plan when approached by HP/De Tijd.
Tuinman’s Limited Disclosure: Gijs tuinman’s spokesperson indicated his involvement but emphasized that he did not discuss it with the BBB leadership.In essence, the article reveals a behind-the-scenes effort to create a proposed government structure involving prominent figures, which was not fully obvious to or approved by the top leadership of the BBB, leading to notable internal friction.
