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Elections 2018

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For most students it is probably the first time: to be able to vote for the city council. Local politics often have more impact on your daily life than the national ones, but the knowledge about it is generally much smaller. In this special about the municipal elections of 2018, EM is trying to fill that gap for you.

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In the lead-up to the upcoming municipal elections, the Faculty of Law’s study society, JFR, talked to the local political leaders of VVD, GroenLinks, D66 and CDA. Today, let’s meet D66’s Said Kasmi.

On the campaign trail with students: D66’s Elene is knocking on young people’s doors to discuss politics with them.

In the run-up to the municipal elections, Juridische Faculteitsvereniging Rechten (Law Faculty Association, JFR) has spoken with the top candidates of VVD, GroenLinks, D66 and CDA. Today: Judith Bokhove of GroenLinks.

In the lead-up to the upcoming municipal elections, the Faculty of Law’s study society, JFR, talked to the local political leaders of VVD, GroenLinks, D66 and CDA. Part 1: CDA’s Sven de Langen.

On the campaign trail with student candidates: Christel dreams of a historic second seat for ChristenUnie-SGP.

Ten candidates representing political parties in Rotterdam crossed swords in the Erasmus Paviljoen hall. Things got a little tense towards the end.

On the campaign trail with students: PVV lead candidate Vincent thinks three to four seats can be won in Tholen.

Bernold Nieuwesteeg, who is doing a PhD on cybersecurity, gives advice to voters in Studio Erasmus.

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