Migration and asylum – A European solution is necessary Migration and Asylum are seen by many Dutch people as a major problem. My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative understands this, but understanding doesn’t bring a solution any closer. There’s largely a lot of understanding for people fleeing war, but according to many, our social security…
My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative in Europe My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative wants to preserve and strengthen the bond with Europe. We want to keep the national borders open for goods and free movement (labour migrants). European elections don’t feel alive, because citizens have the sense that they have hardly any influence over…
A reliable government keeps its agreements within a reasonable time Trust in the government/politics has been historically low for years. Citizens must be able to trust their government. That’s why the government must do what it promises. In simple terms, that means keeping agreements within a reasonable time. My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative states…
My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative positions on work and social security: We are in favour of providing a basic income, so that everyone in the Netherlands has a dignified existence. Providing a basic income can also act as a catalyst for greatly simplifying our tax system. Working must pay off. That’s why we are…
Taking responsibility for the climate Based on humanistic ethics, My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative stands for encouraging people to take responsibility for our actions and to protect the planet for future generations. Climate and environmental rules are based on the idea of stewardship, in which we manage the earth with care and responsibility. Enforcing…
My Vote Counts! against violence, for diplomacy and propaganda My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative is against war. War is never the solution to a problem, but unfortunately sometimes unavoidable once all diplomatic options have been exhausted. We must be careful not to become aggressors ourselves, and therefore stop combat missions that are not in…
Fair measures, clear guidelines, independent review Farmers often feel unfairly stigmatised by the approach to the nitrogen problem and are asking for fair measures and clear guidelines. The main cause of nitrogen emissions is manure, which has a harmful effect on nature. Solutions – Buyouts or relocation of farms My Vote Counts is in favour…
2nd hurdle for binding corrective referendum cleared On 10 October 2023, a crucial step was taken towards the implementation of a binding corrective referendum. The Senate agreed to a bill proposed by the SP (Socialist Party). Nevertheless, this does not yet mean the referendum will definitely be introduced. As it concerns a constitutional amendment, a…
More effective, efficient and smarter My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative has observed a hardening of society for years now. Organised crime, including the drugs trade, causes much nuisance and murderous violence. In addition, mental health care has been heavily cut back, which in recent years has regularly led to various fatal incidents. Politics is…
Rotterdam, 4 March 2024 ‘My Vote Counts! The Citizens’ Initiative’ All eligible Dutch voters should be able to help decide on issues of social importance. At local, provincial, national and European level alike. This is only possible by holding binding citizens’ referendums on all important topics. This way, people become genuinely involved in political decision-making…
