{"id":195289,"date":"2026-01-14T17:33:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/?p=195289"},"modified":"2026-01-21T18:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:30:44","slug":"studentenleiders-willen-meepraten-in-kabinetsformatie-bel-ons-maar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2026\/01\/14\/studentenleiders-willen-meepraten-in-kabinetsformatie-bel-ons-maar\/","title":{"rendered":"Student leaders want a say in cabinet formation: \u2018Just give us a call\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is a lot at stake for students in the cabinet formation. The chairs of the student organisations ISO and LSVb are eager to join the talks. In the meantime, they are also searching for a new board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maaike Krom (LSVb) and Sarah Evink (ISO).<\/p>

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The two student leaders had only just taken office when the Schoof cabinet collapsed for the second time: after the PVV, NSC also withdrew. Education Minister Eppo Bruins resigned and BBB minister Gouke Moes took over. \u201cSuddenly things got very complicated\u201d, says Maaike Krom, chair of the Dutch Student Union (LSVb).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI knew it was going to be an interesting year\u201d, says Sarah Evink, chair of the Dutch National Student Association (ISO), \u201cbut I really didn\u2019t expect the cabinet to fall a second time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a different kind of board year than usual \u2013 but no less enjoyable, they think. Evink: \u201cAll of a sudden, you’re sitting at the table with the minister and all sorts of civil servants who want to hear what you have to say. It\u2019s an environment where you\u2019re allowed and able to do a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What has been a standout moment during your board year?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krom: \u201cFor me, the strike this past December was really special. Marching through the streets with 8,000 people because we all believe more should be invested in education. Standing on a float, chanting slogans together \u2013 that sense of unity was amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evink: \u201cThe moment Minister Moes told the House of Representatives he was \u2018just going to sort out\u2019 internship compensation \u2013 that was really special for me. We actually cheered out loud. Many board members before me have worked towards this. Of course it\u2019s not yet enshrined in law, but the fact that people now genuinely want to act on it is a great step in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t

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