Levendige lobby op weg naar de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen

A study by regional broadcasters and the Open State Foundation reveals widespread lobbying in Dutch municipal elections. Organizations send texts, brochures, and position papers to political parties, often with concrete suggestions that end up in election programs. While lobbying is legal, the process lacks transparency, especially at the local level. The new cabinet plans to introduce a lobby register for national politics but not for municipalities.

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