The future needs a new political system We stand for changing the existing parliamentary system and making room for democratic renewal, such as the binding referendum. Our goal is for citizens to feel more involved in politics again and to recognize themselves more in the political decisions being made. The biggest political change in years…
Human well-being comes first at Mijn Stem Telt! Het Burgerinitiatief (My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative) Our goal is to promote humanistic ethics as the guiding principle in our political agenda. Our positions are shaped based on, and with attention to, human dignity, autonomy, freedom, and the pursuit of human well-being. For Mijn Stem Telt!…
Active involvement in political decision-making Our goal is to actively involve citizens in important political decision-making at all levels, so that everyone’s voice is done justice. A binding citizens’ referendum is the way to increase citizen involvement. Learn more The important role of citizen involvement in political decision-making
Direct influence for citizens We are committed to a political system in which citizens have direct influence through binding referendums. Fully introducing the binding citizens’ referendum in place of the current political system is the ultimate form of direct democracy. Learn more The 10 benefits of direct democracy The promise of democracy – an in-depth…
The binding citizens’ referendum as a potentially powerful instrument for direct citizen participation In the world of democracies, the binding referendum has received a great deal of attention in recent years as a potentially powerful instrument for direct citizen participation. It allows citizens to vote directly on legislative proposals. But what exactly are the benefits…
Binding referendums in Switzerland Switzerland is known as a bastion of direct democracy, where citizens have significant influence over policy through binding referendums. We take a closer look at how Switzerland handles binding referendums, the origin of this system, how it works, and what impact it has on Swiss society. Historical background The roots of…
The binding citizens’ referendum and humanistic ethics The relationship between the referendum and humanistic ethics can vary depending on several factors, including the specific context, the manner of implementation, and the values embraced by society. Let’s explore this relationship and consider a few points. Democracy as a core value: Humanism often emphasises the importance of…
Making serious work of a circular economy Mijn Stem Telt! Het Burgerinitiatief (My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative) is fully committed to a circular economy in order to significantly reduce the pressure on natural resources. We live in a consumer society, but by now there is broad awareness that we cannot continue on the same…
Everyone is allowed to be themselves At Mijn Stem Telt! Het Burgerinitiatief (My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative), you’re allowed to be who you are, and we respect everyone. We naturally make no distinction based on faith, gender, age, or skin colour. We always stand firm for giving extra help to the weaker members of…
Abolish the monarchy in its current form Mijn Stem Telt! Het Burgerinitiatief (My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative) wants to abolish the monarchy in its current form. We see the monarchy as a symbol of unity. However, hereditary succession is no longer in keeping with the times. Mijn Stem Telt! Het Burgerinitiatief (My Vote Counts!…
