A Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has begun, with former Prime Ministers Rutte and Schoof recently being questioned. Schoof, while not a Prime Minister during the pandemic, held a key position as the highest-ranking civil servant at the Ministry of Justice and Security. Political reporter Lars Geerts is covering the inquiry and providing updates on its findings. Beyond the inquiry, current affairs discussed include a recent national alarm test, a high-profile legal case involving “Jos L,” debate surrounding a thirty-year mortgage, and a controversial documentary about the Forum for Democracy party. These topics were covered in the latest episode of the “De Stemming” podcast, hosted by political journalists Joost Vullings and Marleen de Rooy. The podcast provides analysis, rumors, and predictions regarding Dutch politics. Listeners can find the episode and previous installments on NPO Luister and other podcast platforms, or contact the hosts via destemming@nos.nl.