local politics

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Port and canal embankment in the Dutch town of Gorinchem
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Gorinchem finalizes rerun election results; Democraten remain largest party
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An election monitor escorts a handful of voters into the polling place at the Muiderkerk in Amsterdam-Oost. 18 March 2026
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Provisional turnout 54.1%; Most non-voters didn't vote out of disinterest, lack of trust
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Amsterdam voting pass for the municipal electios on 18 March 2026
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Last campaign day before city council elections tomorrow; Housing still main issue
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Empty classroom.
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New courses planned for citizens without university degrees to get into politics
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Voting in the 2023 Provincial Council elections, 15 March 2023
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More local parties running in March 18 municipal elections
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Teenagers using their smartphones on a bench in Amsterdam
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62% of children and teens feel unheard by their municipalities
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The Facebook app from Meta opening on an iPhone in November 2022
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Waadhoeke council rejects anonymous Facebook groups focused on local politics
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Amsterdam municipal office in the Nieuw-West district
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Many people in the Netherlands uninformed about local government, risking accountability
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Municipal election in Amsterdam, 16 March 2022
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Slightly fewer new candidates running for municipal council seats on March 18
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SGP leader Chris Stoffer
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Dutch political party SGP puts record 46 women on municipal election lists
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SGP leader Chris Stoffer
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Conservative party again rejects motion on women in leadership
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Prime Minister Dick Schoof during a press conference after the regular weekly Cabinet meeting. 16 August 2024
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PVV leader Wilders says Dutch PM Schoof “is absolutely not in charge”
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Amsterdam City Council
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Half of women in local politics face online harassment
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Kajsa Ollongren
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New support team to help threatened politicians; nearly a third face threats
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Kajsa Ollongren
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Dutch aldermen to face stricter screening in fight against corruption
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Dutch security services must screen new local politicians: Professor
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Local parties unimpressed by PVV's plans for domination
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More women taking city councillor positions
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Political posters
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Lowest ever voter turnout: poll