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Do we need a new Constitution? A debate about the future-proofness of the Dutch Constitution

Is a revaluation of the "constitutional heritage" necessary, as advocated by the Remkes Commission in 2019? How could we increase the "constitutional literacy" of citizens, politicians and judges? And is the current constitution actually suitable for this, or do we need a new constitution? The panel will address these questions on the 19th of April.

Debate about the child allowance scandal. How to prevent new scandals?

Jesse Frederik (De Correspondent), Helma Lodders (VVD), Yvonne Hofs (Volkskrant) and Femke Merel van Kooten-Arissen (Splinter) debated the child allowance scandal. How to prevent new scandals?

Hofvijver april 2021: 'over een andere boeg'

In deze Hofvijver beschouwen experts alternatieve mogelijkheden om uit de dreigende impasse rondom de formatie te komen "Een minderheidskabinet, een extraparlementaire aanpak en zelfs een zakenkabinet - het zijn drie alternatieven. En niet alleen maar op papier."

Thu 6 May

12:00 Online

Film & Democracy: Shadow Game

In the context of the Freedom Weeks, on Thursday the 6th of May 2021 Film & Democracy will show the documentary Shadow Game. The discussion on the documentary will start at 8.15 p.m. and can be followed online.