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With all good intentions, Princess Laurentien threw herself into the recovery operation of the Toeslagen affair a few years ago. First as a mediator, later as the founder and chair of a foundation that set up an alternative claims settlement for victims. In doing so, her foundation carries out a government task. And that is where the problems start: as a member of the Royal House, it is not she, but the cabinet and ultimately the Prime Minister who is responsible. Every wrong assessment or mistake that Laurentien makes, the Prime Minister must be able to justify to parliament. Nieuwsuur investigated how the cabinet dealt with Princess Laurentien's responsibilities. Did no one estimate that activities in such a political and explosive case by a princess could damage the cabinet and thus the monarchy? How was that dealt with? How did the assignment to Laurentien come about? And what about the transparency in Princess Laurentien's work? This is a report by: Judith Pennarts and Renee van Hest. Read the news item based on our investigation here: https://nos.nl/l/2537351. An extensive reconstruction can be read here: https://nos.nl/l/2537352. #laurentien #toeslagenaffaire #onderzoek More videos? Subscribe, turn on your bell and leave a comment. Also follow us on Instagram: / nieuwsuur At Nieuwsuur you can find a new video every Saturday. We provide depth and context. We monitor the power. Respectfully and critically. At Nieuwsuur you see compelling stories that touch you and make you think.