Vvd

VVD (Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie) is a liberal-conservative political party in the Netherlands. Founded in 1948 as a merger of liberal parties, it positions itself as pro-market and pro-liberty, advocating a smaller government, lower taxes, deregulation, and personal responsibility, while supporting a strong rule of law and pragmatic, centrist governance. It has played a central role in Dutch politics and has often been the largest party in the House of Representatives.

In government, the VVD has led and participated in several coalitions, most notably under Prime Minister Mark Rutte since 2010. Its policy priorities have included economic reform, labor market flexibility, social welfare with emphasis on efficiency, and conservative positions on immigration and crime at times. It generally supports European integration and is aligned with liberal-democratic groups in Europe.

Organization: The party operates through national, provincial, and municipal structures. Its youth wing is JOVD (Jongerenorganisatie Vrijheid en Democratie). In the European Parliament, VVD MEPs have sat with the liberals and democrats group, now Renew Europe.

Electoral profile: The VVD consistently ranks among the Netherlands’ leading parties, often securing a substantial share of seats and frequently participating in national governments.