The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) is pleased to invite you to the launch of Take Back Control? by Rem Korteweg, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.

While Brexit is often portrayed as a uniquely British episode, Take Back Control? argues that it holds important lessons for Europe as a whole. The book explores how the United Kingdom and the European Union have changed since Brexit and what Britain’s experience reveals about the ongoing tension between globalisation, sovereignty, and democratic politics.

The panel discussion will reflect on:

• How the UK has evolved before and after Brexit
• What lessons Brexit holds for the EU and for the Netherlands
• The prospects for renewed EU-UK cooperation

Following the discussion, guests are invited to join a brief drinks reception and will have the opportunity to have their copy of Take Back Control? signed by the author.

Please note that this event will be held in Dutch and will precede the North Sea Neighbours Dinner.

Event details

• Date: Monday 1 June 2026
• Time: 16:30 - 18:00 CET, followed by a drinks reception till 18:45
• Location: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam

Speakers

• Rem Korteweg – Author of Take Back Control?; Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael Institute
• Heleen Bakker – Director-General for European Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Liesje Schreinemacher – Deputy Secretary-General, Benelux Union; former Member of the European Parliament
• Matthijs Schiffers – EU Correspondent, Het Financieele Dagblad
• Sander van Vlerken – Publisher, Athenaeum-Polak & Van Gennep (Singel Publishers)

Moderator:

• Anke Truijen – Journalist, Nieuwsuur

Should you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Angeline Godin, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We hope to see you there for this insightful discussion!