Connect Wageningen

Connect Wageningen is a local political party in the city of Wageningen. It was founded in 2017 by Mark Reijerman, a former councillor for the Stadspartij Wageningen.^[1] The aim of Connect Wageningen is to represent young people, students and internationals in Wageningen, which is home to the Wageningen University and Research (WUR).^[1]

Connect Wageningen
Leader	Melissa van der Lingen
Chairman	Tycho Jongenelen
Founded	2017
Headquarters	Wageningen
Ideology	Localism Student politics Syncretic politics
Political position	Big tent
Colours	Blue-green White
Wageningen Municipal Council	2 / 25
Website
connectwageningen.nl
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Politics

In its electoral program Connect Wageningen cites the construction of more affordable housing as their number one priority.^[2] Other priorities are the improvement of public transport in the city, a more comprehensive social integration program for newcomers, including free Dutch and English language classes and the development of a sustainable and circular local economy.^[2]

Election results

Year	Votes	%	+/–	Seats	+/–	Lijsttrekker
2018	1,292	6.8%	New	2 / 25	2	Mark Reijerman
2022	1,931	10.2%	3.4	2 / 25	0	Sarah Alen

See also

• Student & Starter
• STIP
• Student en Stad

References

1. "Student richt politieke partij op voor jonge Wageningers". www.gelderlander.nl. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
2. "Programma". Connect Wageningen - Politics and representation in Wageningen. Retrieved 2019-04-24.

External links

• Connect Wageningen (in English)