The Blauwe Zaal was filled with voters, both decided and undecided, during the election debate at TU/e. Candidate Members of Parliament from eight Dutch political parties engaged in discussion on one of the most pressing issues of the moment: housing.
The politicians not only looked ahead to the elections on October 29, but also shared their vision for the Netherlands in 2050. How do they plan to build a country where everyone can find a place to live?
After an engaging and substantial discussion, the audience voted Maes van Lanschot (CDA) as the most convincing debater of the evening.
Note: this debate was in Dutch.
Reactions from visitors
“I found it interesting to attend and a good preparation for my first time voting.”
“It was informative, but there wasn’t enough time for real interaction. I missed that.”
“Very nice to be there. Interesting to see how much the individuals behind each party matter; it made me want to learn more about them personally when choosing who to vote for.”
“I think it’s great that students are involved in national politics.”
