
Last week on Thursday 9 April, Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) hosted an event to inform members of Dujat about the upcoming changes in the Dutch political landscape and the new government.
We extend our warmest thanks to presenters Erik Schmit (Municipal councilor for D66 in Amsterdam), Teeuwes Middelbrink (Senior Account Manager Fleishman Hillard Brussels) and Victor Carstens (Senior Consultant Public Affairs OPRG) for their insightful presentations and for answering questions from the audience, and to Ryusuke Haga (Board Member of Dujat, Chairman JCC, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Nederland) for giving the closing speech.
It was interesting to learn about the changes, challenges and opportunities for businesses with the political developments from local, national, EU & international perspectives. Many thanks to OPRG for the organization and to all attendees for your participation!
This event is for members and invitees only.
If your company is member of Dujat and you did not receive the invitation, please contact our office.

Developments in Dutch politics are moving at a fast pace. The formation of the new Dutch government, appointment of Ministers, and municipal elections in March 2026. But what is really relevant for you and your business?
To learn more and talk about this with our members, we are pleased to invite you for a roundtable event with Omnicom PR Group (OPRG), taking place on Thursday 9 April, 2026 – at their brand-new office in Amsterdam.
OPRG conducts stakeholder and policy analysis, public affairs, and parliamentary, government and media monitoring. They offer all insights necessary to help organizations thoroughly understand relevant views, opinions, trends and future developments.
With their knowledge and experience, experts at OPRG will offer you a better view and understanding of what changes are coming up, and what that means for your business. Please also use the option to (anonymously) submit questions in advance.
Date: Thursday 9 April
Time: 15:00 – 18:00 (incl. drinks & networking afterwards)
Venue: OPRG Office, Generaal Vetterstraat 82, 1059 BW Amsterdam
Practical details regarding access and parking will be shared approx. a week before the event
Programme:
14:30 Arrival and Registration
15:00 Welcome & Introduction by Marjolein Rigter, Strategic Counsellor OPRG
15:05 -16:00
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Dutch Political Update Presentation by Victor Carstens, Senior Consultant Public Affairs OPRG
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Local Politics and National Impact by Erik Schmit, Municipal councilor for D66 in Amsterdam
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EU-legislation and International Context by Teeuwes Middelbrink, Senior Account Manager Fleishman Hillard Brussels
16:00 Q&A and Interactive Discussion
16:30 Closing Remarks by Ryusuke Haga, Board Member of Dujat, Chairman JCC, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Nederland
16:35 Networking and Drinks
18:00 End of Event
