Discourse analysis
Alexander van Kessel, Jan Willem Brouwer, Jonne Harmsma, Lennert Savenije en Lennart Steenbergen contributed to the inquiry report on natural gas extraction in Groningen on behalf of the Centre for Parliamentary History. At the request of the Lower House, they examined the various 'discourses' that played a role during the history of gas extraction (1959-2022). This addressed the following questions: How were the main developments and turning points experienced in the natural gas dossier - both nationally and in the North? Which sentiments prevailed and how did they develop? In turn, how did politics and governance respond to them? What 'frames' and language dominated? What was the role of whistleblowers?
Presentation
On Friday 24 February, the parliamentary committee of inquiry into natural gas extraction in Groningen will present its final report, including this discourse analysis. The presentation will take place in farm De Diek'n in Zeerijp, in the earthquake area. Committee chairman Tom van der Lee explains the findings of the committee of inquiry. Parliament chair Vera Bergkamp will receive the report on behalf of the Lower House. The presentation can be followed live from 12.00pm via a livestream from the Lower House. Click here for more information.
Results
The enquiry report can be found here: