Code Orange (political party)

Code Orange
Code Oranje
AbbreviationCO
LeaderRichard de Mos
ChairpersonBert Blase
FounderBert Blase
Founded25 October 2018; 6 years ago (2018-10-25)
HeadquartersPapendrecht, Stellingmolen 93352 BB
Youth wingYoung Code Orange
IdeologyDirect democracy
Soft euroscepticism
Political positionSyncretic
Colours  Orange
Senate
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House of Representatives
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European Parliament
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Website
wijzijncodeoranje.nl

Code Orange (Dutch: Code Oranje [ˈkoːdə ʔoːˈrɑɲə]) 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 List Votes % Seats +/– Government
2021 Richard de Mos List 41,016 0.4
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Provincial elections

Election Province Votes % Seats +/−
2019 Gelderland 11,053 1.18
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North Brabant 2,784 0.27
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North Holland 16,665 1.43
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South Holland 4,598 0.32
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References

  1. ^ Marijnissen, Hans (25 October 2018). "Nieuw bij de komende verkiezingen: burgerbeweging Code Oranje". Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "About Code Orange". Code Oranje. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Code Oranje doet mee aan Provinciale Statenverkiezingen". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). 25 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Uitslag Tweede Kamerverkiezingen". Verkiezingensite.nl. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
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