A Dutch TV program discusses the large number of politicians who are leaving politics and speculates what they might do next. The show includes a rundown of the departing politicians from different parties and notes that many former politicians become lobbyists. The Christian Union party members are noted for becoming more attractive after leaving politics, and the show ends with a humorous segment about revealing what Mark Rutte will do next, but the presenter falls off a ladder before revealing the information.
1. Since the fall of the cabinet, many politicians have announced that they are leaving politics.
2. So far, 38 politicians have said they will not return after the elections.
3. 60% of VVD members who quit in recent years became lobbyists.
4. Attje Kuiken and Henk Nijboer of PvdA are considering a top position at NATO or a column at Ongehoord Nederland.
5. Former prime ministers like Balkenende and Wim Kok became supervisory directors at various companies.
6. Mark Rutte is going to do something different but has not been revealed yet.