Elections 2026
New municipal executive sworn in Eindhoven – roadmap 2026-2030
With a focus on moving from policy-making to street-level results, Eindhoven’s newly appointed board of seven aldermen prepares to tackle the housing crisis, net congestion, and social fragmentation through a mix of experienced leadership and fresh regional perspectives.
Elections 2026
Eindhoven’s new coalition unveils 2026–2030 city plan
The PRO, CDA, and D66 parties have launched their new coalition agreement for Eindhoven, aiming to balance rapid economic growth with residents' quality of life. The plan prioritises affordable housing, green spaces, and safe neighbourhoods over the next four years. By focusing on practical implementation, the coalition intends to ensure these changes are directly visible to everyone in the city.
Elections 2026
Eindhoven’s new city government takes shape
After weeks of intensive negotiations, Eindhoven's three-party coalition of PRO, CDA, and D66 has reached a principle agreement. The principle coalition agreement has set out concrete plans for housing, mobility, the economy, and more.
Elections 2026
Rationale: Eindhoven’s recommended three-party coalition
The mediator for Eindhoven’s post-election negotiations has recommended that the previous three-party coalition return to power to ensure stability. The report identifies housing, administrative execution, and social cohesion as the most urgent challenges for the city over the next four years.
Elections 2026
PRO, CDA, and D66 coalition for Eindhoven
Informateur Mary Fiers has proposed a stable three-party coalition to lead Eindhoven following the recent municipal elections. The recommended partnership focuses on tackling housing and social issues through a fresh, more transparent approach to local governance.
Elections 2026
New Eindhoven city councillors sworn in
Eindhoven has welcomed 23 new city councillors in a ceremony that highlighted the city's shifting political landscape. The new council features a slight increase in female representation and a diverse range of advocates for housing, disability rights, and labour.Â
Elections 2026
Former MP Mary Fiers appointed as coalition scout for Eindhoven
Former MP Mary Fiers has been appointed as an informateur (coalition scout) to explore potential political coalitions in Eindhoven following the recent elections. While the largest party is leading the process, several smaller parties have called for more transparency and a focus on the city's shift towards the political centre.
Elections 2026
Parties across the spectrum claim wins after municipal elections
National parties, newcomers, and local groups all pointed to different metrics of success after the municipal elections, from total votes to seat gains and local breakthroughs. Not everyone though saaw the results as s victory.
Community
Stemwijzer used by thousands of Veldhoven voters
In Veldhoven, 8,688 eligible voters used the StemWijzer tool to help them navigate party platforms. This accounts for approximately 23.5 per cent of the municipality's 36,900 eligible voters.
Community
Over 56,000 Eindhoven residents use StemWijzer for local elections
Newly released data reveals that thousands of voters across the Brainport region turned to digital guides to prepare for today's local elections.
Community
Impact of social media, cultural differences and AI in local elections
With municipal elections taking place across the Netherlands, researchers and regulators are raising fresh concerns about AI-generated disinformation, biased voting chatbots, and foreign interference targeting local politics for the first time. The tactics are new, but the goal is familiar: to shape what voters see, feel, and ultimately decide. Whether this digital pressure changes the result remains to be seen, but the infrastructure behind it is already in place.