And the speech of the year 2023 is....

On Christmas Day, when half the Netherlands was still eating Christmas breakfast, panelists Julia Wouters, Jurjen van den Bergh and Speak to Inspire founder Huib Hudig joined De Nieuws BV on NPO Radio 1. The best and most striking speeches of the year were discussed and a top 3 was compiled.

3. Jacinda Ardern's emotional statement announcing her resignation as Prime Minister of New Zealand:

2. The rousing tirade by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine to stand up for the cause:

1. The impressive farewell speech of Stan Grant, the Australian anchor man, who quit because of racist abuse. A story that touches you deep in the heart and symbolizes the times we live in, the risk you run when you stand up and speak out, and the power of love.

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