Termijnvisie

Termijnvisie is a Dutch term referring to a strategic document that outlines the priorities, goals, and policy measures intended for the duration of a political term. It is commonly used by governing coalitions, political parties, or public authorities in the Netherlands to communicate their agenda to voters and to guide policy implementation during the term, typically four years.

Contents and focus: a termijnvisie often covers themes such as housing and spatial planning, mobility and infrastructure, economy, education, healthcare, environment and sustainability, governance and public administration, and social policy. It can include concrete programs, milestones, budgets, and performance indicators to monitor progress. The document may be part of a coalition agreement or published as a standalone policy statement, and it can be updated as circumstances change.

Relation to other concepts: the term is distinct from a long-term vision (lange termijnvisie), which looks further ahead, and from annual plans, which operate within a term. Termijnvisie emphasizes deliverables within the current term and accountability to voters.

Examples: in Dutch municipalities and provinces after elections, coalitions publish a termijnvisie to outline their intended policy course for the upcoming term.

See also: coalitieakkoord, beleidsnota, beleidsprogramma.