Young Democrats (Netherlands) - Policies

Policies

  • The Young Democrats advocate preparing the Netherlands for the consequences of an ageing society. They suggest increasing labour participation by reforming social security. JD is in favour of gradually raising the age at which people become eligible to receive the state pension to 67 years of age from the current age of 65.
  • The Young Democrats are in favour of ending the right of faith-based schools to refuse enrolment by pupils on the basis of religion.
  • The Young Democrats are supporters of gradually phasing out tax breaks for home owners paying interest on a mortgage.
  • The Young Democrats are staunch defenders of civil liberties. They continue to support liberal reforms attained by D66 in the past in areas such as euthanasia, gay marriage, abortion and the legalisation of prostitution. The JD also wishes to see the production of softdrugs legalised.
  • The Young Democrats oppose counter-terrorism measures that are not both proportional and that have proven their effectiveness. In particular, JD opposes current legislation obliging citizens to be able to prove their identity at any time. JD rejects a ban on the wearing of the burqa in public spaces.
  • The Young Democrats are in favour of reforming the electoral system of the Netherlands to enable direct elections for the officer charged with forming a governing coalition at the national level and to enable mayoral elections at the local level.
  • The Young Democrats are in favour of more investments in renewable energy sources and fully support the Kyoto Protocol. The JD is not opposed to nuclear energy, as it contributes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The Young Democrats champion further European integration towards a Federal Europe. The Young Democrats wish to see more European cooperation on immigration, defence and foreign policy.
  • The Young Democrats are strong supporters of international law and human rights.

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