Students from Eindhoven’s major educational institutions recently hosted a lively election debate to hold local politicians to account. The discussion tackled urgent issues such as the city's housing crisis, street safety, and the fair treatment of vocational students. With 20,000 student votes at stake, the event highlighted deep divisions between parties on how to manage the city's growth.
Seventeen political parties will contest the Eindhoven municipal elections on 18 March 2026. The official candidate lists highlight a significant number of international and bicultural residents standing for office. News Brainport is keen on the region's social diversity and civic participation. So, we have done a round-up of the internationals running in the municipal elections 2026.
Voters in 258 municipalities can now use the Voting Guide to prepare for the 18 March municipal elections. The tool features local issues and was created with the help of regional journalists. Most municipalities use either the Voting Guide or the Voting Compass to help residents compare party positions.
Residents across the country will vote in municipal elections on 18 March 2026 to choose their local representatives. It's noteworthy, that internationals who have resided more than 5 years in the Netehrlands are eligible to vote.
