LEF – For the New Generation
LEF – For the New Generation (Dutch: LEF – Voor de Nieuwe Generatie, Dutch pronunciation: [lɛf voːr də ˈniʋə ɣeː.nə.ˈraː.(t)si]; or LEF in short) is a centre-left political party in the Netherlands focused on youth interests. The party will participate in the 2023 House of Representatives elections, with Daniël van Duijn as lead candidate.[2]
LEF – For the New Generation LEF – Voor de Nieuwe Generatie | |
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| Abbreviation | LEF |
| Leader | Daniël van Duijn |
| Ideology | Youth politicsEnvironmentalism[1] |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colors | Purple and black |
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Ideology
The party program of the 2023 House of Representative elections listed several key points, such as the implementation of a basic income, citizen councils, lowering the voting age to under 18, and compensating students with student debt. The party furthermore has a general focus on the younger generation, and advocates for harsher climate action.[1]
See also
- List 17 (formally LEF Association), a young people's party which contested in the 2010 election
- JONG, a party for youth interests which contested in the 2021 election
- Connect Wageningen, a local party for students, young adults, and internationals in Wageningen
- Student & Starter, a local party for students, young people, and first-time homeowners in Utrecht
- Student en Stad, a local students' party in Groningen
- Studenten Techniek In Politiek (STIP), a local students' party in Delft
References
- "Programma" [Program]. LEF (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- "Proces verbaal over geldigheid en nummering kandidatenlijsten Tweede Kamerverkiezing 2023" [Official report on validity and numbering of candidate lists for the 2023 House of Representatives election] (PDF). Kiesraad (in Dutch). 13 October 2023. p. 125. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
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