Politics in the Netherlands
Would you like more information about the Senate and the House of Representatives, or about political elections in the Netherlands? Would you like to know how laws are made in the Netherlands? Or would you like to know what social issues the Dutch are concerned with? On this page, you will find all the information you need about Dutch politics.
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What political parties are there in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands has many political parties. They represent different groups of people. Parties make a list of positions and have a list of people you can vote for during elections. In this article you will read about the biggest political parties in the Netherlands.
Left and right: How do you understand Dutch politics?
When people talk about politics in the Netherlands, they use words like 'left', 'right', 'progressive' and 'conservative'. These words can be difficult, especially if you are still learning the language. In this article, we explain these words in a simple way.
What does the government do and what are the duties of the prime minister?
In the Netherlands, the government makes decisions for the country every day. These decisions are about healthcare and education, about security and climate, and also about asylum and migration. But what exactly does the government do? And what role does the prime minister have in the government?
What are the tasks of the House of Representatives?
On Dutch news sites you often read about the House of Representatives. For example, when there are elections or new laws are made. But what exactly is the House of Representatives? And what are the tasks of the members of parliament? In this article you will get the answers.
What does the Senate do?
The decisions of the Senate have a lot of influence on what happens in the Netherlands. What exactly is the Senate? And why are its decisions so important? In this article you will read why the Senate plays a major role in the governance of the Netherlands.
What are the elections in the Netherlands?
There are several political elections in the Netherlands. Not everyone is always allowed to vote. Below you can read which elections there are, when they are and who is allowed to vote.
How is a cabinet made?
In the Netherlands, it often takes months before there is a new cabinet. Why is this process so slow? And what happens in the meantime? In this article, you will read step by step how the formation works and how the roles of verkenner, informateur and formateur work.
How is a law made in the Netherlands?
When you live in the Netherlands, you quickly notice that laws affect your life. For example, about your asylum procedure, family reunification or work. But how are these laws made? And who decides about them? In this article you can read more about how laws are made in the Netherlands.
What is the Dutch government like and what exactly do the national government, provinces, municipalities and water boards do?
The Dutch government consists of different levels of government with their own tasks. In this article we explain how the government is organised in the Netherlands and what the national government, provinces, municipalities and water boards do.
How can you vote in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, you can vote if you have the right to vote. This means that you can participate in elections. For example, elections to the House of Representatives, the municipal council or the European Parliament. In this article you will read step by step how voting works.