More Direct Democracy
{{Infobox political party
| name = More Direct Democracy
| native_name = Meer Directe Democratie
| abbreviation = MDD
| logo = Meer Directe Democratie logo.svg
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| colorcode = {{party color|More Direct Democracy}}
| leader = Dorien Rookmaker
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| colors = {{color box|#1C73B5|border=darkgray}} Blue
{{color box|#1A398A|border=darkgray}} Dark blue
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| split = Groep Otten
| founded = 2021
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| ideology = Direct democracy
| position = Syncretic
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| website = {{URL|https://meerdirectedemocratie.nl/}}
| country = the Netherlands
| european = EAFD (2021-2023)
| europarl = ECR (2021-2024)
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More Direct Democracy (MDD) is a Dutch political party that was represented in the European Parliament between its establishment in 2021 and 2024.
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).[https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/nl/204733/DORIEN_ROOKMAKER/ history /9 9th parliamentary term | Dorien ROOKMAKER| Members], European Parliament. Accessed January 3, 2024.
The party does not have its own election manifesto, but rather is a platform for representatives who each make their own choices.[https://brusselsenieuwe.nl/europarlementarier-dorien-rookmaker-wil-meer-directe-democratie/ MEP Dorien Rookmaker wants more direct democracy], Brusselse Nieuwe (May 22, 2023). Accessed on January 3, 2024. The party participated in the European elections in June 2024 and lost its seat.[https://brusselsenieuwe.nl/europarlementarier-dorien -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.{{Cite web |url = https://www.kiesraad.nl/adviezen-en-publicaties/proces-verbalen/2024/06/19/proces-verbaal-van-de-uitslag-van-de-europees-parlementsverkiezing-6-juni-2024 |website = Dutch Electoral Council |language = nl |access-date = 19 June 2024 |format = PDF |date = 19 June 2024 |title = Proces-verbaal centraal stembureau uitslag verkiezing Europees Parlement Model P22-1 |trans-title = Central electoral council report of the results of the election of the European Parliament Model P22-1 |pages = 2, 4, 8 }}
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
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! Election ! List ! Votes ! % ! Seats ! +/– ! EP Group |
2024
| List | 11,295 | 0.18 (#18) | {{Composition bar|0|31|hex={{party color|More Direct Democracy}}}} | New | ECR |
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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
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Category:2021 establishments in the Netherlands