The Dutch 2021 election – learnings for Europe’s progressives?

In the aftermath of the Dutch general election on 17 March 2021, join Das Progressive Zentrum and Policy Network to discuss the outcome and lessons learned for Europe’s progressives in times of COVID-19. What are the key takeaways for progressive actors from across the continent?

Join us for a lively and interactive 60-minute online discussion with:

• René Cuperus, Senior Associate Research Fellow at Clingendael International Institute (The Hague) and Visiting Fellow at Germany Institute, University of Amsterdam
• Noortje Thijssen, Director Scientific Bureau Green Party (GroenLinks), the Netherlands, and Candidate for the Green Party in the Dutch general election
• Closing statement by Patrick Diamond, Chair of Policy Network

About the event

At the moment the political situation in the Netherlands is unique. Mark Rutte and his government resigned over a childcare allowance scandal earlier this year. Nevertheless, the Netherlands are experiencing similar political challenges as other European countries, including the prevailing pandemic, political fragmentation of the progressive camp, a global economic downturn, and political pressure from the far right.

The outcomes of the Dutch election will provide policymakers, campaigners, thinkers, and strategists with insights as to how voters responded to the prevailing political challenges and societal crisis. How did progressives position themselves during their campaigns and how did voters react? Which coalition options are on the table? And what can progressives from other European countries learn from the results and political dynamics in the run-up to the election?

Speakers

Dominic Schwickert

Geschäftsführer des Progressiven Zentrums

Dominic Schwickert ist seit Ende 2012 Geschäftsführer des Progressiven Zentrums. Er hat langjährige Erfahrung in der Politik- und Strategieberatung (u.a. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, Bertelsmann Stiftung, IFOK GmbH, Stiftung Neue Verantwortung, Deutscher Bundestag, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie).

Paulina Fröhlich

Stellvertretende Geschäftsführerin und Leiterin | Resiliente Demokratie

Paulina Fröhlich ist stellvertretende Geschäftsführerin und verantwortet den Schwerpunkt „Resiliente Demokratie“ des Berliner Think Tanks Das Progressive Zentrum. Dort entwirft sie Dialog- und Diskursräume, leitet die europäische Demokratiekonferenz „Innocracy“ und ist Co-Autorin von Studien und Discussion Papers.

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Paulina Fröhlich

Stellvertretende Geschäftsführerin und Leiterin | Resiliente Demokratie

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