History
STIP was founded in 1993 by members of the university student council. Their aim was to improve the cooperation between the University and the municipality and to improve the relation between the student and the civilian population.
- 1994 Elections: STIP gained 1 seat in town hall and became a member of the opposition.
- 1998 Elections: STIP gained 2 seats in town hall and became member of the coalition. They were allowed to contribute an alderman. At the age of 21 they became the youngest alderman in the Netherlands
- 2002 Elections: STIP gained 3 seats in town hall and became a member of the coalition. They were allowed to contribute an alderman.
- 2006 Election: STIP gained 2 seats in town hall and became a member of the coalition. They were allowed to contribute an alderman.
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