The Geopolitical Year-End Show transforms a bewildering political year into an evening full of insight and humor.
In 2026 every week feels like a whole year. We go from one international crisis to the next. From Venezuela via Greenland to Iran, Donald Trump makes his presence felt across the entire globe. And never before has the relationship between Europe and the US been so bad. How will we remember 2026?
In the Geopolitical Year-End Show, Laila Frank and Stefan de Vries, guided by Vincent Rietbergen, dive into the most important political events in the world and the Netherlands. Can Jetten and his minority cabinet stay on course as the storm rages? Will 2026 go down in the books as the year Rutte, as the last man, turns off the lights at NATO headquarters? And what else can we expect from the MAGA circus?
Where the year offers little joy, Laila, Stefan and Vincent shine their light in a lighthearted way on the serious and absurd events of the year. This year too features cabaret performer Kiki Schippers, who in his own unique way provides a musical summary of the year. The Geopolitical Year-End Show tells you everything you need to remember from this crazy political year and looks ahead to what awaits us.
Laila Frank: is an expert on American affairs, known for her analysis at the NOS, Eva and Haagsch College. She also presents the VPRO program Bureau Buitenland.
Stefan de Vries: is among others Europe commentator for Eva, BNR, Pauw & De Wit, Haagsch College and the podcast Café Europa
Vincent Rietbergen: is presenter of Haagsch College
Kiki Schippers: is a cabaret artist, singer, columnist and winner of the Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize for best theater song.
