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Zembla : Season 31
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Air date: 16 Feb '25 - 10 episodesZembla is a Dutch television documentary programme by VARA and NPS. The documentaries are based on in-depth research which can take months. The subjects are often controversial. A documentary in 2001 about fraud in the Dutch construction sector led to parliamentary inquiries. In May 2006 the programme exposed the fact that politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali had lied in her claim for asylum, which led to her resignation from parliament.
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List of Episodes (10)
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Zembla (1995)
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1. Campingterreur
16 Feb '25Existing recreational parks and campsites are a popular investment project for project developers. If such a park is taken over by a new owner, existing residents will have to move. People who have been holidaying there for generations, but also people and families who are forced to live in such a park permanently in times of housing shortage. In Zembla we follow the residents of the Westeinder campsite in Rijsenhout. This campsite was bought last year. Since then, the new owner has been
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Zembla (1995)
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2. Gods lobbyisten
02 Mar '25Conservative Christian organizations worldwide are fighting for traditional family values, even if that comes at the expense of basic democratic rights. For example, President Trump draws on a detailed strategic plan to transform America into a Christian conservative state: Project 2025. Key organizations behind Project 2025 are also active in Europe, where they support like-minded people with lawsuits, political influence and millions of dollars in financial support. In ‘God’s lobbyists’,
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Zembla (1995)
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3. Gevlucht en verwaarloosd
16 Mar '25The number of asylum applications in the Netherlands has risen sharply in recent years. It is not only about adults and families who flee their country because of war or poverty, but also about thousands of minors who travel to the Netherlands without a family. These young people come directly under the authority of the reception organization Stichting Nidos. From that moment on, a youth protector must help young people in their development towards independence and monitor their well-being. But
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Zembla (1995)
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4. Einde van de rashond: 15 jaar later
30 Mar '25Fifteen years ago, Zembla journalists discovered that the health of pedigree dogs was very poor. They were bred to meet certain aesthetic requirements, which gave them external characteristics that were very harmful: from flat snouts that made it difficult for them to breathe, to chronic headaches due to skulls that were too small. After this research, new legislation was passed to improve the welfare of pedigree dogs. What has this legislation achieved? Has health now become a priority within
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Zembla (1995)
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5. Operatie Trump
13 Apr '25The world has watched as President Trump weakens NATO, disparages European allies and hands Ukraine over to Russia since taking office. Trump calls Putin a “reliable future business partner” who wants to end a “nasty war” and has a right to parts of Ukraine. It is a radical change of course in the White House. How much influence does Putin have over Trump? Could the radical change of course in the White House be linked to an operation that was started forty years ago by Russian
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Zembla (1995)
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6. Het PFAS-spoor
27 Apr '25Two years ago, Zembla revealed how PFAS producer Chemours (formerly Dupont) has known for decades that the PFAS they use is dangerous to humans and the environment. The commotion is huge: hearings follow in both the House of Representatives and the Provincial States, thousands of local residents file a mass complaint and the Public Prosecution Service starts a criminal investigation. Zembla follows the PFAS trail and ends up at a factory in Helmond. Zembla investigates how the pollution in
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Zembla (1995)
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7. Diagnose dyslexie
18 May '25More and more children in the Netherlands are being given a dyslexia certificate. These are children who have a serious deficit in reading and spelling. From group 3 in primary school, the language development of children is closely monitored. If dyslexia is suspected, strict protocols are then followed. Before this diagnosis can be issued, the school must first demonstrate that the pupil has received extra help for a longer period. But how are these diagnoses made in practice? Do we measure
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Zembla (1995)
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8. Black box Tesla
01 Jun '25Elon Musk has been promising self-driving cars that drive more safely than people for years. Tesla took the first step ten years ago with the introduction of the Autopilot system. The cars were considered green and innovative, but were involved in serious accidents in the United States and Europe. This led to sharp criticism, investigations and lawsuits. Nevertheless, Musk perseveres and he hopes to receive approval for the introduction of Full Self Driving in Europe this year. Zembla
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Zembla (1995)
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9. Dealers op het schoolplein
14 Sep '25For a long time, the number of young people smoking was declining, and a nicotine-free generation seemed within reach. Until vaping arrived. Vaping is becoming increasingly popular, and nicotine use among young people is rising again. Experts are calling it a vaping epidemic that must be stopped as quickly as possible. Young people are ending up in the hospital with symptoms such as shortness of breath, pulmonary hemorrhages, and collapsed lungs from excessive vaping. Zembla delves into the
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Zembla (1995)
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10. Het therapietrauma
28 Sep '25A new treatment method for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become incredibly popular in a short time: high-intensity trauma therapy. Over a period of just a few days, patients are guided through various exercises to revisit their worst memories: sexual abuse, physical assault, neglect, or other shocking events. The creators of the therapy claim remarkably good results: almost ninety percent of patients reportedly feel better after the treatment. But is this true? We investigate the
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