More Direct Democracy

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| name = More Direct Democracy

| native_name = Meer Directe Democratie

| abbreviation = MDD

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| leader = Dorien Rookmaker

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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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2024

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| 11,295

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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.

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