More Direct Democracy Explained

More Direct Democracy
Native Name:Meer Directe Democratie
Abbreviation:MDD
Leader:Dorien Rookmaker
Colors: Blue
Dark blue
Split:Groep Otten
Founded:2021
Ideology:Direct democracy
Position:Syncretic
Country:Netherlands
European:EAFD (2021-2023)
Europarl:ECR (2021-2024)

More Direct Democracy (MDD) is a Dutch political party that was represented in the European Parliament between its establishment in 2021 and 2024.

The party was founded by Dorien Rookmaker, who became a member of the European Parliament in February 2020; initially representing Groep Otten, and then as an independent. Rookmaker is also the chair of the party. Starting on 8 December 8, 2021, the party was part of the faction of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECH).[1]

The party does not have its own election manifesto, but rather is a platform for representatives who each make their own choices.[2] The party participated in the European elections in June 2024 and lost its seat.[3] [4]

MDD was a member of the European Alliance for Freedom and Democracy (EAFD), a European party that focused on anti-corruption and support for the rule of law. The EAFD was disbanded in 2023.

Election results

European Parliament

In the European Parliament elections, More Direct Democracy did not receive enough votes to secure a seat. Notably, Hester Bais, the second candidate on the list, received over 2,000 more votes than party leader Dorien Rookmaker.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/nl/204733/DORIEN_ROOKMAKER/ history /9 9th parliamentary term | Dorien ROOKMAKER| Members
  2. https://brusselsenieuwe.nl/europarlementarier-dorien-rookmaker-wil-meer-directe-democratie/ MEP Dorien Rookmaker wants more direct democracy
  3. https://brusselsenieuwe.nl/europarlementarier-dorien -rookmaker-mdd-on-this-list-everyone-has-their-own-point of view/ MEP Dorien Rookmaker (MDD): 'On this list everyone has made their own choice'
  4. Web site: Proces-verbaal centraal stembureau uitslag verkiezing Europees Parlement Model P22-1 . Dutch Electoral Council . nl . 19 June 2024 . PDF . 19 June 2024 . Central electoral council report of the results of the election of the European Parliament Model P22-1 . 2, 4, 8 .