Code Orange (political party)

Code Orange (Dutch: Code Oranje [ˈkoːdə ʔoːˈrɑɲə]) is a political movement in the Netherlands.

Code Orange Code Oranje
Abbreviation	CO
Leader	Richard de Mos
Chairperson	Bert Blase
Founder	Bert Blase
Founded	25 October 2018; 6 years ago (2018-10-25)
Headquarters	Papendrecht, Stellingmolen 93352 BB
Youth wing	Young Code Orange
Ideology	Direct democracy Soft euroscepticism
Political position	Syncretic
Colours	Orange
Senate	0 / 75
House of Representatives	0 / 150
European Parliament	0 / 26
Website
wijzijncodeoranje.nl
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History

Code Orange was founded on 25 October 2018 by Bert Blase, the interim mayor of Heerhugowaard.^[1][2] The movement advocates for more influence for citizens in political decision-making - for instance, through binding referendums and citizens' assemblies.^[3]

In 2019, Code Orange participated in the provincial elections in four provinces, but did not win any seats.^[4] The movement also took part in the 2021 general election, but failed to win a seat.^[5][6] Richard de Mos was chosen as its lead candidate.^[5]

Election results

House of Representatives

Election	Lead candidate	List	Votes	%	Seats	+/–	Government
2021	Richard de Mos	List	41,016	0.4	0 / 150	New	No seats

Provincial elections

Election	Province	Votes	%	Seats	+/−
2019	Gelderland	11,053	1.18	0 / 55	New
	North Brabant	2,784	0.27	0 / 55	New
	North Holland	16,665	1.43	0 / 55	New
	South Holland	4,598	0.32	0 / 55	New