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Former Minister Slob Does Not Really Blame Grapperhaus for Insults
On 2026-09-11, former education minister Arie Slob stated on the program Café Kockelmann that he does not really blame former minister Ferd Grapperhaus for sending insulting messages about him during the coronavirus crisis. Grapperhaus had referred to Slob as a “soepjurkje” and a “jankerd.” Slob commented, “I actually don’t hold it against him.” The remarks were made in response to the disclosure of these messages, which were sent at the time of heightened tensions during the pandemic.
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