Partijpunten

Partijpunten is a term used in Dutch-speaking politics to refer to the core policy points a political party presents to voters. They are concise statements that outline the party’s primary priorities and proposed actions, serving as an accessible summary of its program. Although widely used in campaign materials and media coverage, partijpunten are not a formal juridical term; they function as communicative snapshots of a party’s platform.

Typically, partijpunten address major policy domains such as economy and employment, health care and social security, education and innovation, housing, environment and energy, safety and migration, and European or foreign policy. The emphasis is on clear, concrete measures, and often on near-term targets or timelines, so voters can gauge expected impact within a limited period.

Relation to a full program: partijpunten are usually a condensed version of the party program. They highlight decisive actions and priorities rather than the full breadth of policy rationale, costings, and longer-term plans contained in the complete program. As such, they function as campaign tools designed for easy communication, repetition in media, and quick reference during debates and interviews.

In practice, partijen use partijpunten in manifestos, speeches, campaign advertising, and social media to convey the essence of their platform succinctly. See also verkiezingsprogramma, partijprogramma, politiek communicatie.