Elections
The Dutch parliamentary elections took place on Wednesday, 29 October. At the University of Amsterdam, extensive research is conducted into elections, democracy and politics. Read more about it here.
Test your knowledge: election themes
What do you think?
Which election issue do most Dutch people consider the most important?
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Rising energy costs
True or false?
In 2024, around 1.4 million 18 to 38 year olds were still living at home.
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This is true!
True or false?
ChatGPT can help you decide how to vote
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That’s not a good idea, as it also contains all sorts of noise - such as opinions.
Young people and democracy
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Dutch youth have little knowledge about democracy
This is evident from an international study on citizenship. Support for democracy among young people is in fact strong. -
Schools seem to play a limited role in boosting democratic engagement
This is evident from research by the University of Amsterdam into how Dutch young people develop their engagement with democracy. -
Generation Alpha and politics
How do brain development and socialisation in Generation Alpha influence their engagement with politics and democracy?
How political campaigns work
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Looking for experts?
UvA experts can help you explore further if you have questions about the election campaign, party manifestos, key election issues, or the role of the media. -
Break out of your bubble
An anonymous chat with your political opposite – do you dare? Hundreds of thousands of Dutch citizens have already taken the plunge.