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Debate: Yet another budget surplus: Are the Netherlands rolling in money?

For the fifth consecutive year, de Dutch government expects to achieve a budgetary surplus. This while there were many concerns about the public finances during the crises. What has changed in the past years? What is going to happen with this money? And will the public notice any changes? This debate will be held in Dutch, moderated by Eva Kuit.

Prinsjesfestival

During the annual Prinsjesfestival in The Hague, several activities took place to celebrate democracy. The theme of this year was representation in Dutch politics. To what extent is it a reflection of society?

Hong Kong

This year's MI kick-off event will focus on the current political and constitutional developments in Hong Kong. Presentations by different speakers feature looking into the current situation from various perspectives.

Tue 24 Sep

20:00 ProDemos

Politics Cafe: Algemene Politieke Nabeschouwingen

This Politics Cafe is focused on the Algemene Politieke Nabeschouwingen, the debate about the budget plans of the government. How did parties prepare for it, and who can be considered the 'winner' of the debate?

Thu 17 Oct

19:00 Filmhuis Den Haag

Film & Debate: Sorry we missed you

The British film 'Sorry we missed you' tells the story of the Turner family, that has been struggling financially. Father Ricky decides to buy a van and work as a delivery driver, but the pressure remains. After the film, a debate will take place.

Book presentation: Wilders gewogen

On Wednesday September 11th, Gerrit Voerman and Koen Vossen presented their book about Geert Wilders and the PVV. How did the party and the electorate evolve? And what does the future of the PVV look like?

Tue 24 Sep

20:00 ProDemos