More Direct Democracy
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More Direct Democracy (MDD) is a Dutch political party that was represented in the European Parliament between its establishment in 2021 and 2024.
More Direct Democracy Meer Directe Democratie | |
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| Abbreviation | MDD |
| Leader | Dorien Rookmaker |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Split from | Groep Otten |
| Ideology | Direct democracy |
| Political position | Syncretic |
| European affiliation | EAFD (2021-2023) |
| European Parliament group | ECR (2021-2024) |
| Colors | Blue Dark blue |
| Website | |
| meerdirectedemocratie | |
The party was founded by Dorien Rookmaker, who became a member of the European Parliament in February 2020; initially representing Groep Otten, and then as an independent. Rookmaker is also the chair of the party. Starting on 8 December 8, 2021, the party was part of the faction of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECH).[1]
The party does not have its own election manifesto, but rather is a platform for representatives who each make their own choices.[2] The party participated in the European elections in June 2024 and lost its seat.[3][4]
MDD was a member of the European Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (EAFD), a European party that focused on anti-corruption and support for the rule of law. The EAFD was disbanded in 2023.
Election results
European Parliament
In the European Parliament elections, More Direct Democracy did not receive enough votes to secure a seat. Notably, Hester Bais, the second candidate on the list, received over 2,000 more votes than party leader Dorien Rookmaker.
References
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