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
editEuropean Parliament
edit| Election | List | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | EP Group |
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| 2024 | List | 11,295 | 0.18 (#18) | 0 / 31
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New | ECR |
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
edit- ^ history /9 9th parliamentary term | Dorien ROOKMAKER| Members, European Parliament. Accessed January 3, 2024.
- ^ MEP Dorien Rookmaker wants more direct democracy, Brusselse Nieuwe (May 22, 2023). Accessed on January 3, 2024.
- ^ -rookmaker-mdd-on-this-list-everyone-has-their-own-point of view/ MEP Dorien Rookmaker (MDD): 'On this list everyone has made their own choice', Brusselse Nieuwe (November 9, 2023). Accessed January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Proces-verbaal centraal stembureau uitslag verkiezing Europees Parlement Model P22-1" [Central electoral council report of the results of the election of the European Parliament Model P22-1] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 19 June 2024. pp. 2, 4, 8. Retrieved 19 June 2024.