The outgoing chief of the Netherlands, Dick Schoof, discusses Gaza, Israel, NATO, migration and why his coalition collapsed.
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof joins Talk to Al Jazeera At a pivotal moment for Europe and the Middle East. After the collapse of his coalition, he thought about the management of the Netherlands through crises in the country and abroad.
From the war to Gaza and the sanctions against Israel to NATO, the migration and position of American president Donald Trump on Ukraine, Schoof gives rare information on how the Netherlands sail on the world’s fault lines. A politically not affiliated leader and former head of intelligence, he speaks frankly about the power, justice and the future of Europe.
Posted September 28, 2025
