Code Orange Code Oranje | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Abbreviation | CO |
| Leader | Richard de Mos |
| Chairperson | Bert Blase |
| Founder | Bert Blase |
| Founded | 25 October 2018 |
| Headquarters | Papendrecht, Stellingmolen 93352 BB |
| Youth wing | Young Code Orange |
| Ideology |
Direct democracy Soft euroscepticism |
| Political position | Syncretic |
| Colours | Orange |
| Senate | 0 / 75 |
| House of Representatives | 0 / 150 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 26 |
| Website | |
| wijzijncodeoranje.nl | |
Code Orange ( Dutch: Code Oranje; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːdə oːˈrɑɲə]) is a political movement in the Netherlands.
History
Code Orange was founded on 25 October 2018 by Bert Blase, the interim mayor of Heerhugowaard. [1] [2] The movement advocates for more influence for citizens in political decision-making - for instance, through binding referendums and citizens' assemblies. [3]
In 2019, Code Orange participated in the provincial elections in four provinces, but did not win any seats. [4] The movement also took part in the 2021 general election, but failed to win a seat. [5] [6] Richard de Mos was chosen as its lead candidate. [5]
Election results
House of Representatives
| Election | Lead candidate | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Richard de Mos | 41,016 | 0.4 (#18) | 0 / 150
|
New | No seats |
Provincial elections
| Election | Province | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gelderland | 11,053 | 1.18 | 0 / 55
|
New |
| North Brabant | 2,784 | 0.27 | 0 / 55
|
New | |
| North Holland | 16,665 | 1.43 | 0 / 55
|
New | |
| South Holland | 4,598 | 0.32 | 0 / 55
|
New |
References
- ^ Marijnissen, Hans (25 October 2018). "Nieuw bij de komende verkiezingen: burgerbeweging Code Oranje". Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Mersbergen, Chris van (25 October 2020). "Bij Code Oranje krijgt burger de macht: 'Willen niet links of rechts zijn'". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "About Code Orange". Code Oranje. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Code Oranje doet mee aan Provinciale Statenverkiezingen". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 25 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Richard de Mos wil landelijke ambities waarmaken als leider van Code Oranje". Omroep West (in Dutch). 28 September 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Uitslag Tweede Kamerverkiezingen". Verkiezingensite.nl. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
External links
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Code Orange Code Oranje | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Abbreviation | CO |
| Leader | Richard de Mos |
| Chairperson | Bert Blase |
| Founder | Bert Blase |
| Founded | 25 October 2018 |
| Headquarters | Papendrecht, Stellingmolen 93352 BB |
| Youth wing | Young Code Orange |
| Ideology |
Direct democracy Soft euroscepticism |
| Political position | Syncretic |
| Colours | Orange |
| Senate | 0 / 75 |
| House of Representatives | 0 / 150 |
| European Parliament | 0 / 26 |
| Website | |
| wijzijncodeoranje.nl | |
Code Orange ( Dutch: Code Oranje; Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːdə oːˈrɑɲə]) is a political movement in the Netherlands.
History
Code Orange was founded on 25 October 2018 by Bert Blase, the interim mayor of Heerhugowaard. [1] [2] The movement advocates for more influence for citizens in political decision-making - for instance, through binding referendums and citizens' assemblies. [3]
In 2019, Code Orange participated in the provincial elections in four provinces, but did not win any seats. [4] The movement also took part in the 2021 general election, but failed to win a seat. [5] [6] Richard de Mos was chosen as its lead candidate. [5]
Election results
House of Representatives
| Election | Lead candidate | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Richard de Mos | 41,016 | 0.4 (#18) | 0 / 150
|
New | No seats |
Provincial elections
| Election | Province | Votes | % | Seats | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gelderland | 11,053 | 1.18 | 0 / 55
|
New |
| North Brabant | 2,784 | 0.27 | 0 / 55
|
New | |
| North Holland | 16,665 | 1.43 | 0 / 55
|
New | |
| South Holland | 4,598 | 0.32 | 0 / 55
|
New |
References
- ^ Marijnissen, Hans (25 October 2018). "Nieuw bij de komende verkiezingen: burgerbeweging Code Oranje". Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ Mersbergen, Chris van (25 October 2020). "Bij Code Oranje krijgt burger de macht: 'Willen niet links of rechts zijn'". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "About Code Orange". Code Oranje. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Code Oranje doet mee aan Provinciale Statenverkiezingen". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 25 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Richard de Mos wil landelijke ambities waarmaken als leider van Code Oranje". Omroep West (in Dutch). 28 September 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ^ "Uitslag Tweede Kamerverkiezingen". Verkiezingensite.nl. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
External links
|
| This article about a Dutch political party is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |