“I’ll let it happen, but the real work starts on Wednesday and Thursday,” he says matter-of-factly. According to him, the throne speech will contain few surprises, since many of them were already discussed in previous debates. Nordkamp is especially curious about how the plans will work out for Overijssel. According to him, cuts in culture, sports and higher education are harmful to sparsely populated areas. “Good education is essential for employment and the future of our province,” he emphasizes.