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Prof. W.J.M. Voermans is Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law at Institute for Public Law and Director at Institute for Public Law

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They Who Dare (or: the Big Guns go to Brussels)

Polls predict a meagre turnout today at the ballot. The European Parliament simply isn’t sexy. Not just for voters, also for politicians. A survey shows that our neighbours are sending in their top guns. We should follow their example.

Wim Voermans and Jerfi Uzman • May 22, 2014

2012 general elections in the Netherlands: political instability in a splintered landscape

Polls for the general elections on 12 September indicate that it will prove difficult to cement a majority coalition in the Netherlands. Political fragmentation is increasingly destabilizing Dutch politics. Maybe electoral thresholds need to be considered.

Wim Voermans • August 29, 2012

When will the general election be held?

Today the Rutte-Verhagen cabinet, now under resignation, debated on the crisis. There will be a general election but there is controversy about the date. Professor Voermans considers the arguments and requirements of the Dutch Election Law.

Wim Voermans • April 24, 2012

At the worst possible moment: Rutte cabinet crisis intensifies Dutch political dilemmas

The present Dutch cabinet crisis gives rise to difficult problems: how is the budget for 2013 to be settled with a crippled cabinet and upcoming elections? Professor Voermans argues that Dutch parliamentary history offers a precedent and some hope.

Wim Voermans • April 23, 2012