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More Direct Democracy
Meer Directe Democratie
Leader Dorien Rookmaker
Founded2021
Split from Groep Otten
Ideology Direct democracy
Political position Syncretic
Website
meerdirectedemocratie.nl

More Direct Democracy (MDD) is a Dutch political party that has been represented in the European Parliament since its establishment in 2021.

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.

Electoral results

European Parliament

Election List Votes % Seats +/– Notes
2024 List 11,295 0.18 (#18)
0 / 31
New [4]

References

  1. ^ history /9 9th parliamentary term | Dorien ROOKMAKER| Members, European Parliament. Accessed January 3, 2024.
  2. ^ MEP Dorien Rookmaker wants more direct democracy , Brusselse Nieuwe (May 22, 2023). Accessed on January 3, 2024.
  3. ^ -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.
  4. ^ a b "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.