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Elections 2018

On March 21 you can vote for the municipal councils of the city or town you live in. Not for you? Guess again! EU students can vote as well.

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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VVD's top candidate Vincent Karremans receives close to a quarter of the votes on campus

Campus chooses Karremans

VVD’s top candidate Vincent Karremans receives close to a quarter of the votes at the C…
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Did Christel, Elene and Vincent make it?

The morning after: election euphoria or campaign hangover

The election evening ended with jubilation for two EUR students running for election,…
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Five questions for Rob Bertholee, Director-General of the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD), and Dimitri Tokmetzis, data reporter for De Correspondent, about the new Intelligence and Security Services Act.

Should I vote for or against the controversial ‘trawling law’?

Five questions for Rob Bertholee, Director-General of the General Intelligence and…
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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. This is episode 4, in which we meet VVD’s Vincent Karremans.

‘We must teach students how to fail as well as how to succeed’

In the lead-up to the upcoming municipal elections, the Faculty of Law’s study…

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.

‘We must roll up our sleeves and get to work, the way Rotterdammers do’

In the lead-up to the upcoming municipal elections, the Faculty of Law’s study…
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On the campaign trail with students: D66’s Elene is knocking on young people’s doors to discuss politics with them.

If it’s up to D66’s Elene, the days of Rotterdam’s white old boys’ network are numbered

Elene (D66) advocates a radical feminisation and rejuvenation of politics.
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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.

‘After four years of cold-hearted policies, Rotterdam should make a left turn again’

In the run-up to the municipal elections, Juridische Faculteitsvereniging Rotterdam (Law…
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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. Part 1: CDA’s Sven de Langen.

‘There is no reason for students to be bored at night here’

In the lead-up to the upcoming municipal elections, the Faculty of Law’s study…
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On the campaign trail with student candidates: Christel dreams of a historic second seat for ChristenUnie-SGP.

Christel (CU-SGP) wants a stronger feeling of connection and cleaner air in Rotterdam

As the municipal elections draw near, EM tags along with a number of students hoping to…
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Ten candidates representing political parties in Rotterdam crossed swords in the Erasmus Paviljoen hall. Things got a little tense towards the end.

Leading candidates’ debate: the fierce, the silent, and the court jester

Ten candidates representing political parties in Rotterdam crossed swords in the Erasmus…
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On the campaign trail with students: PVV lead candidate Vincent thinks three to four seats can be won in Tholen.

Beyond the dikes of Zeeland lies the promise of politics on the national stage

In the run-up to the municipal elections, EM hits the campaign trail with students…
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Bernold Nieuwesteeg, who is doing a PhD on cybersecurity, gives advice to voters in Studio Erasmus.

‘New Intelligence Act is a silly act’

The new Dutch Intelligence and Security Services Act is often presented as a choice…
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To what statements do you agree? Answer 22 questions and find out your best student politician match.

The Smartest Vote – choose your student!

No idea who to vote for either in the municipal elections? Take our test ‘The Smartest…
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Municipal elections not for you? They are if you're from a EU nation. Read how and why in this primer.

International student? You may vote in the upcoming elections

Here’s a guide to everything you’ll need to know for your election day.
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EM trawled through the political pamphlets so you don't have to.

What do the local political parties have to offer to students?

EM has trawled through the election programmes – saving you the trouble!

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